Burkina Faso Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Burkina Faso's budget deficit was -4.00% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 31.5% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's budget deficit stood at -4.00% in 2025, a rise of +1.84% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.00% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 128th globally.
Burkina Faso's budget deficit has exhibited significant fluctuations over the 41-year period from 1985 to 2025. Notably, the deficit peaked at 14.35 in 2006, a year when the country faced economic challenges amidst the global commodity price shocks. Conversely, the deficit reached its lowest point of -10.89 in 2022, indicating a period of fiscal consolidation. As of 2025, the country's budget deficit stands at -4.00, ranking 128th globally, comparable to Panama's -3.99. The trajectory of Burkina Faso's budget deficit appears to be trending downwards, albeit with some volatility. A continued decline in the deficit would suggest the country's efforts to manage its finances effectively, while a reversal could indicate the impact of external factors such as commodity price shocks or global economic downturns. The fiscal trajectory of Burkina Faso will likely depend on the performance of its economy and the ability of the government to maintain prudent fiscal policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -3.00% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.00% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.00% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.04% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -3.50% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -4.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | -4.00% | +1.84% | #128 |
| 2024 | -5.84% | +1.08% | #36 |
| 2023 | -6.91% | +3.98% | #21 |
| 2022 | -10.89% | −3.44% | #10 |
| 2021 | -7.45% | −2.29% | #34 |
| 2020 | -5.16% | −1.77% | #112 |
| 2019 | -3.39% | +1.05% | #62 |
| 2018 | -4.43% | +2.49% | #39 |
| 2017 | -6.92% | −3.84% | #18 |
| 2016 | -3.08% | −0.99% | #80 |
| 2015 | -2.09% | −0.35% | #115 |
| 2014 | -1.74% | +1.81% | #122 |
| 2013 | -3.55% | −0.79% | #69 |
| 2012 | -2.76% | −0.72% | #84 |
| 2011 | -2.04% | +2.02% | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's budget deficit was -4.00% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 31.5% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's budget deficit peaked at 14.35% in 2006.
The lowest budget deficit in Burkina Faso was -10.89% in 2022.
Burkina Faso ranks 128th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Burkina Faso's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -4.00%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Burkina Faso Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}