BURKINA FASO
GENERAL STATISTICS

Population: 
11,575,898 (January 2000 est.) 
Ethnic groups:
Mossi about 24%, Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani 
Religions:
Indigenous beliefs 40%, Muslim 50%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10% 
Languages:
French (official), tribal languages belonging to Sudanic family, spoken by 90% of the population

ROMAN CATHOLIC WORKFORCE

Bishops: 14
Diocesan Priests: 374
Religious Priests: 144
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 144
Professed Religious women: 992
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): 1
Lay Missionaries: 25
Catechists: 8,562

(As at 31 December, 1997)