Which countries have received many migrant workers from Burkina Faso?

Due to difficult economic conditions and intermittent droughts, many people from Burkina Faso have historically migrated to neighboring countries in search of work. The primary destinations for these migrant workers have been Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.1

At times, as many as 1.5 million people—representing nearly one-third of the country's labour force—have been working abroad. However, it is important to note that in the early 21st century, political unrest in neighboring regions, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire, significantly hindered the ability of Burkinabés to secure employment in those areas.1