Which countries use the West African CFA franc?
The West African CFA franc (XOF Fr) is the official currency of 8 countries and territories.
| Country or territory | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|
 Benin | Porto-Novo | 14,814,460 |
 Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | 24,074,580 |
 Guinea-Bissau | Bissau | 2,249,515 |
 Ivory Coast | Yamoussoukro | 32,711,547 |
 Mali | Bamako | 25,198,821 |
 Niger | Niamey | 27,917,831 |
 Senegal | Dakar | 18,931,966 |
 Togo | Lomé | 8,591,626 |
Frequently asked questions
How many countries use the West African CFA franc?
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is used by 8 countries and territories: Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo.
What is the symbol for the West African CFA franc?
The symbol for the West African CFA franc is Fr, and its three-letter currency code is XOF.
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Currency data from open datasets (ISO 4217). Full sources on the data page.