Burkina Faso: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's real GDP was 4.4% higher in the third quarter of 2025 than a year earlier, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD) quarterly national accounts. Compared with the second quarter, it rose 2.1%.

For full years, the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026) puts growth at 4.8% in 2024 and 5.3% in 2025, and projects 4.4% for 2026. INSD's quarterly series is seasonally adjusted and measured at chained prices of the previous year; INSD publishes only the adjusted series because farming makes output strongly seasonal. Quarterly figures are revised when annual accounts are compiled.

Official sources: INSD: Quarterly national accounts, 2015Q1-2025Q3 (XLSX) · IMF DataMapper: Real GDP growth, Burkina Faso

What is the inflation rate in Burkina Faso?

Consumer prices in Burkina Faso were 3.0% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the BCEAO Monthly Statistical Bulletin, August 2026. The average for the eight UEMOA states was 1.3%.

The latest monthly note on the website of the National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD) covers May 2026, when prices were 0.12% higher than a year earlier and 1.33% higher than in April. Both sources use the harmonised consumer price index (IHPC, base 2023), the method shared by UEMOA members. For full years, the IMF puts average inflation at -0.5% in 2025 and projects 2.1% for 2026.

Official sources: BCEAO: Monthly Statistical Bulletin, August 2026 (PDF) · INSD: Harmonised consumer price index, May 2026 (XLSX) · IMF DataMapper: Inflation, Burkina Faso

What is the interest rate in Burkina Faso?

The main policy rate for Burkina Faso, the BCEAO minimum bid rate, is 3.00%, and the marginal lending rate is 5.00%, both in force since 16 March 2026, according to the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).

Burkina Faso shares its currency, the CFA franc, and its central bank with the other UEMOA member states, so these rates apply across the union. The minimum bid rate is the lowest rate at which banks can borrow from the BCEAO at its liquidity auctions; the marginal lending rate applies to overnight borrowing. The rates are set by the BCEAO's Monetary Policy Committee, which met on 10 June and 9 September 2026.

Official sources: BCEAO: Main indicators and policy rates

What is the GDP per capita of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's GDP per person was about US$1,150 in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026), which projects about US$1,316 for 2026. The World Bank gives US$1,148 for 2025.

In CFA francs, the National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD) puts 2024 GDP at 14,021.6 billion at current prices, for a population it estimates at 24.1 million in 2025. Dollar figures move with the euro-dollar rate as well as with output, because the CFA franc is pegged to the euro.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: GDP per capita, Burkina Faso · World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$), Burkina Faso · INSD: Home page key indicators

What is Burkina Faso's economic growth rate?

According to the World Bank, real GDP growth in Burkina Faso was 5.3% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 8.7%; its low point was 2022, at 1.6%. It is 20th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 4.6%. Worldwide: 41st of 180.

What is Burkina Faso's GDP per person?

The World Bank puts GDP per person in Burkina Faso at $1,148 in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 30th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $1,351. Of 180 countries with 2025 data, 164th highest.

What is Burkina Faso's GDP per capita at PPP?

$3,072 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Burkina Faso for 2025, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Sub-Saharan Africa median: $4,425 in international dollars; Burkina Faso is 35th highest of 46. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 167th highest.

What share of Burkina Faso's economy is exports?

In 2025, exports of goods and services in Burkina Faso was 35.0% of GDP, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 13th highest of 38 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 26.1% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 69th of 133.

Does Burkina Faso have a current account surplus or deficit?

In 2024, the current account balance in Burkina Faso was -4.0% of GDP, according to the IMF (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -10.3% of GDP (2005) to 4.2% of GDP (2020). It is 16th highest of 36 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -4.2% of GDP. Worldwide: 109th of 162.

How much foreign investment does Burkina Faso receive?

In 2025, net inflows of foreign direct investment in Burkina Faso was 1.1% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 3.6% of GDP in 2013 and the low -0.9% of GDP in 2024. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 2.0% of GDP, and Burkina Faso placed 36th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 122nd of 179.

What are bank lending rates in Burkina Faso?

The IMF puts the average bank lending rate in Burkina Faso at 6.2% in 2021. The peak was 8.9% in 2005 and the low 4.7% in 2006. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 12.3%, and Burkina Faso placed 24th highest of 26. Worldwide: 75th of 106.