Burkina Faso Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Burkina Faso's gini index was 37.4 in 2021, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2021.
Overview
Burkina Faso's gini index stood at 37.4 in 2021, a decline of +5.6 from 2018. Burkina Faso ranked 54th globally.
Burkina Faso’s Gini index fell from a high of 49.90 in 1998 to a low of 35.30 in 2014, reflecting a gradual reduction in income inequality over the past three decades; the most recent World Bank figure for 2021 stands at 37.40, placing the country 54th globally. This level is comparable to peers such as Madagascar (36.80) and Lithuania (36.70), and slightly lower than Israel and Togo, both recorded at 37.90. The downward trajectory from the 1998 peak suggests that policy measures aimed at expanding social protection and improving tax progressivity have had a measurable impact, although the modest rise since the 2014 trough indicates that gains are not yet fully consolidated. Continued investment in inclusive education, rural development and fiscal reforms could sustain the declining inequality trend, while external shocks or fiscal setbacks would risk reversing the modest progress achieved since the mid‑2010s.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37.4 | −5.6 | #54 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | +7.7 | #81 |
| 2014 | 35.3 | −4.5 | #46 |
| 2009 | 39.8 | −3.5 | #55 |
| 2003 | 43.3 | −6.6 | #51 |
| 1998 | 49.9 | +1.9 | #43 |
| 1994 | 48.0 | – | #23 |
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 gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's gini index was 37.4 in 2021. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's gini index peaked at 49.9 in 1998.
The lowest gini index in Burkina Faso was 35.3 in 2014.
Burkina Faso ranks 54th globally in gini index as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Burkina Faso in 2021 was 37.4. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_gini-index,
title = {Burkina Faso Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}