Burkina Faso GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Burkina Faso's gdp growth was 3.99% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 16.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's gdp growth stood at 3.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.81pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.99% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 56th globally.
Burkina Faso's GDP growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with a notable all-time peak of 11.01% in 1996 and an all-time trough of -1.78% in 1984. The country's GDP growth rate has been steadily increasing, with a recent value of 3.99% in 2025 ranking it 56th globally. This rate is comparable to that of peer countries such as Panama, which has a GDP growth rate of 4.00%, and Mauritania, which has a rate of 3.95%. Historically, Burkina Faso's GDP growth has been driven by the country's agricultural sector, which has shown resilience in the face of economic shocks. Looking forward, a stable or increasing global demand for agricultural products and a favorable macroeconomic environment could support continued GDP growth in Burkina Faso. However, potential risks such as climate change and global economic downturns may alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 4.74% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 4.72% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 4.69% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 4.70% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 4.76% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 3.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.99% | −0.81pp | #56 |
| 2024 | 4.80% | +1.80pp | #45 |
| 2023 | 3.00% | +1.37pp | #104 |
| 2022 | 1.63% | −5.32pp | #171 |
| 2021 | 6.94% | +4.93pp | #66 |
| 2020 | 2.01% | −3.88pp | #19 |
| 2019 | 5.89% | −0.72pp | #29 |
| 2018 | 6.60% | +0.40pp | #20 |
| 2017 | 6.20% | +0.25pp | #31 |
| 2016 | 5.96% | +2.04pp | #37 |
| 2015 | 3.92% | −0.41pp | #70 |
| 2014 | 4.33% | −1.47pp | #71 |
| 2013 | 5.79% | −0.66pp | #43 |
| 2012 | 6.45% | −0.17pp | #43 |
| 2011 | 6.62% | −1.82pp | #46 |
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 gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's gdp growth was 3.99% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 16.9% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's gdp growth peaked at 11.01% in 1996.
The lowest gdp growth in Burkina Faso was -1.78% in 1984.
Burkina Faso ranks 56th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's gdp growth is projected to reach 3.99% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 3.99%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_gdp-growth,
title = {Burkina Faso GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}