Africa · West Africa

Burkina Faso

68 missions abroad · 32 missions hosted

Burkina Faso sends 68 missions to other countries. 32 foreign missions are located in Burkina Faso. The two lists below are separate pages.

Burkina Faso maintains a diplomatic presence across 45 countries through 68 missions abroad. These include 35 embassies, 31 consulates, and 2 permanent missions, with notable concentrations in Rome and Paris. Italy hosts the most missions at 6, while France follows with 5, reflecting strategic engagements in Europe. Beyond these hubs, Burkina Faso also operates missions in cities like Algiers and New York, demonstrating a broad geographic outreach.

A total of 32 foreign missions are established within Burkina Faso, representing 31 different countries. The majority are embassies, with 24 in total, alongside 6 consulates and specialized offices. Ouagadougou serves as the primary diplomatic center, hosting 25 missions, while Bobo-Dioulasso accommodates 1. France is the only country with multiple missions inside Burkina Faso, with 2 located in the capital.