Burkina Faso Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Burkina Faso's government debt to gdp stood at 53.18% in 2025, a decline of +4.07% from 2024. The IMF projects 53.18% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 95th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 49.82% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 50.29% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 50.69% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 51.13% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 51.70% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 53.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.18% | −4.07% | #95 |
| 2024 | 57.25% | +0.43% | #99 |
| 2023 | 56.82% | −2.35% | #102 |
| 2022 | 59.17% | +3.69% | #103 |
| 2021 | 55.48% | +11.84% | #93 |
| 2020 | 43.64% | +1.90% | #50 |
| 2019 | 41.73% | +3.62% | #76 |
| 2018 | 38.11% | +4.23% | #59 |
| 2017 | 33.89% | +1.03% | #47 |
| 2016 | 32.85% | +1.60% | #47 |
| 2015 | 31.25% | +5.17% | #50 |
| 2014 | 26.09% | +0.18% | #45 |
| 2013 | 25.90% | +0.69% | #51 |
| 2012 | 25.21% | +0.71% | #56 |
| 2011 | 24.50% | +0.81% | #51 |
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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's government debt to gdp was 53.18% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's government debt to gdp peaked at 59.17% in 2022.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Burkina Faso was 20.09% in 2006.
Burkina Faso ranks 95th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Burkina Faso's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 53.18% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 53.18%. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Burkina Faso Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}