Moving to Burkina Faso from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
BF
27.8

Venezuela 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

VE
$186
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
BF
1.5

Venezuela performs better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
BF
0.3t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Burkina Faso leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
BF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
BF
7.8%

Venezuela performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
BF
$2,500

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
BF
49.4

Venezuela 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.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Caracas Ouagadougou
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), 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 Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Venezuela performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela performs better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE BF
Population 29,789,730 21,935,389
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171