U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Burkina Faso scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Burkina Faso Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 1 Burkina Faso destination assessed, Ouagadougou scores highest (18/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to Burkina Faso.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Burkina Faso: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Burkina Faso destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Burkina Faso safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2017 | 1.3 / 100k | 92 | World Bank Open Data (2017) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 33/100 | 33 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 42/100 | 42 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 27.8 / 100k | 27 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Burkina Faso safety FAQ
Is Burkina Faso safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Burkina Faso Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Burkina Faso averages 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Burkina Faso?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ouagadougou currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk).
Where does this Burkina Faso safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.