Moving to Burkina Faso from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uzbekistan to Burkina Faso? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Burkina Faso, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ouagadougou averages 95°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
BF
27.8

Uzbekistan performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
BF
1.5

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
BF
0.3t

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
BF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
BF
7.8%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
BF
$2,500

Uzbekistan performs better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
BF
49.4

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Tashkent Ouagadougou
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan and Burkina Faso. To live, work, or study long-term in Burkina Faso, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burkina Faso's immigration authority.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uzbekistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burkina Faso?

Connectivity is usually fine (Burkina Faso: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burkina Faso offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Burkina Faso compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ BF
Population 31,104,937 21,935,389
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Russian, Uzbek French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112