Burkina Faso GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Burkina Faso's gdp per capita ppp was $3,019 in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's gdp per capita ppp stood at $3,019 in 2025, a rise of +$123 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,019 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 171st globally.
Burkina Faso’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 384.64 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 3,019.01 in 2025, placing the country 171st in the world among 46 years of coverage. This increase reflects a more than seven‑fold expansion of average living standards, albeit still below the level of comparable low‑income economies such as Lesotho (3,089.29) and Vanuatu (2,995.60). The upward trajectory coincides with modest improvements in agricultural productivity, gradual diversification into services, and incremental inflows of foreign aid, yet the per‑capita figure remains far from the regional median. Structural constraints, including limited industrial base, vulnerability to climate shocks and persistent fiscal deficits, continue to cap growth potential. Should Burkina Faso succeed in deepening private‑sector participation, expanding renewable‑energy capacity and strengthening climate‑resilient infrastructure, the long‑run trend could shift upward, narrowing the gap with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $3,701 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $3,548 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $3,407 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $3,275 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $3,147 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $3,019 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,019 | +$123 | #171 |
| 2024 | $2,896 | +$134 | #183 |
| 2023 | $2,759 | +$114 | #185 |
| 2022 | $2,645 | +$159 | #188 |
| 2021 | $2,486 | +$94 | #188 |
| 2020 | $2,381 | +$140 | #188 |
| 2019 | $2,232 | +$156 | #190 |
| 2018 | $2,073 | +$32 | #189 |
| 2017 | $2,042 | +$100 | #188 |
| 2016 | $1,882 | +$11 | #189 |
| 2015 | $1,692 | −$145 | #191 |
| 2014 | $1,661 | −$121 | #191 |
| 2013 | $1,643 | −$64 | #190 |
| 2012 | $1,572 | −$51 | #190 |
| 2011 | $1,531 | −$5 | #191 |
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 per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's gdp per capita ppp was $3,019 in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $3,019 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Burkina Faso was $385 in 1980.
Burkina Faso ranks 171st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $3,019 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Burkina Faso in 2025 was $3,019. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Burkina Faso GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}