Burkina Faso Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Burkina Faso's current account balance was -1.62% in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 71.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's current account balance stood at -1.62% in 2025, a rise of +4.09% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.62% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 88th globally.
Burkina Faso's current account balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, with a notable peak of 4.19 in 2020 and a trough of -10.77 in 2000. The country's current account balance has generally trended upwards, with a recent dip to -1.62 in 2025, ranking it 88th globally. This balance is comparable to that of St. Lucia, which ranked 84th with a balance of -1.55. Burkina Faso's current account balance has improved substantially since the 2000 trough, driven by increased exports of gold and other minerals. However, the balance remains sensitive to fluctuations in global commodity prices and trade policies. The current account balance is expected to continue trending downwards due to declining commodity prices and increasing imports, potentially affecting the country's economic growth trajectory unless measures are taken to diversify the economy and enhance trade competitiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -3.88% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.21% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -2.44% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -1.45% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -1.25% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -1.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.62% | +4.09% | #88 |
| 2024 | -5.70% | −0.65% | #45 |
| 2023 | -5.06% | +2.48% | #53 |
| 2022 | -7.54% | −7.93% | #54 |
| 2021 | 0.39% | −3.78% | #126 |
| 2020 | 4.19% | +7.45% | #162 |
| 2019 | -3.27% | +0.91% | #74 |
| 2018 | -4.18% | +0.85% | #67 |
| 2017 | -6.35% | −0.27% | #51 |
| 2016 | -6.08% | +1.49% | #53 |
| 2015 | -7.57% | −0.40% | #51 |
| 2014 | -7.16% | +2.84% | #46 |
| 2013 | -10.01% | −8.72% | #38 |
| 2012 | -1.29% | +0.04% | #121 |
| 2011 | -1.33% | +0.47% | #122 |
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 current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's current account balance was -1.62% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 71.7% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's current account balance peaked at 4.19% in 2020.
The lowest current account balance in Burkina Faso was -10.77% in 2000.
Burkina Faso ranks 88th globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's current account balance is projected to reach -1.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -1.62%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Burkina Faso Current Account Balance},
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