Burkina Faso FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Burkina Faso's fdi inflows was 1.54% in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 329.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's fdi inflows stood at 1.54% in 2025, a rise of +1.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.54% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 127th globally.
Burkina Faso's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the country ranking 127th globally in terms of FDI inflows in 2025, at 1.54. Notably, the country's FDI inflows peaked in 2013 at 3.65, a level that exceeds the inflows of its peer country Ghana, which ranked 153rd in 2025 with 1.53. In contrast, Burkina Faso's FDI inflows plummeted to a trough of -0.56 in 2020, a stark reversal that underscores the country's vulnerability to external shocks. Despite these fluctuations, Burkina Faso's FDI inflows have generally trended upward over the years, reflecting the country's efforts to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth. For Burkina Faso to sustainably increase its FDI inflows, it will need to address its infrastructure challenges and improve its business environment.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.82% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.54% | +1.18% | #127 |
| 2024 | 0.36% | −0.19% | #157 |
| 2023 | 0.54% | −3.05% | #150 |
| 2022 | 3.60% | +4.00% | #78 |
| 2021 | -0.41% | +0.15% | #179 |
| 2020 | -0.56% | −1.57% | #168 |
| 2019 | 1.02% | −0.67% | #149 |
| 2018 | 1.69% | +1.67% | #126 |
| 2017 | 0.02% | −3.03% | #179 |
| 2016 | 3.04% | +1.08% | #93 |
| 2015 | 1.96% | −0.60% | #119 |
| 2014 | 2.56% | −1.09% | #103 |
| 2013 | 3.65% | +1.03% | #85 |
| 2012 | 2.62% | +1.43% | #112 |
| 2011 | 1.19% | +0.81% | #159 |
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 fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's fdi inflows was 1.54% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 329.9% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's fdi inflows peaked at 3.65% in 2013.
The lowest fdi inflows in Burkina Faso was -0.56% in 2020.
Burkina Faso ranks 127th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's fdi inflows is projected to reach 1.54% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 1.54%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_fdi-inflows,
title = {Burkina Faso FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}