Office

Minister of Basic Education, Burkina Faso

Title: Ministre de l’Enseignement de base, de l’Alphabétisation et de la Promotion des Langues Nationales

Current holder

Jacques Sosthène Dingara

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Basic Education of Burkina Faso?

Jacques Sosthène Dingara is the Minister of Basic Education of Burkina Faso.

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Sources: Government of Burkina Faso (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Burkina Faso in numbers

Population (2025): 24.1 million; 20th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,150 US$; 39th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): -0.6%; 50th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3.5%; 36th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 53.2%; 27th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 61.3 years; 45th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2023): 41.6%; 47th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 34; 48th most stable of 54 in Africa

All data on Burkina Faso · Who Burkina Faso owes · Natural resources in Burkina Faso · West Africa compared · Burkina Faso against its neighbours

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Basic Education, Burkina Faso. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/burkina-faso/minister-of-basic-education