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Burkina Faso Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

1.30% −2.89pp (-69.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #162 Global Peak 29.99% (1977) Source World Bank

Burkina Faso Inflation Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Burkina Faso's inflation rate stood at 1.30% in 2025, a decline of +2.89pp from 2024. The IMF projects 1.30% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 162nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.00% - -
2029* IMF 2.00% - -
2028* IMF 2.03% - -
2027* IMF 2.06% - -
2026* IMF 2.40% - -
2025* IMF 1.30% - -
2025 1.30% −2.89pp #162
2024 4.19% +3.25pp #125
2023 0.74% −13.04pp #9
2022 14.29% +10.38pp #160
2021 3.65% +1.77pp #102
2020 1.88% +5.12pp #97
2019 -3.23% −5.19pp #1
2018 1.96% +0.47pp #77
2017 1.48% +1.04pp #63
2016 0.44% −1.21pp #62
2015 0.72% +0.98pp #79
2014 -0.26% −0.78pp #14
2013 0.53% −3.28pp #27
2012 3.82% +1.05pp #104
2011 2.76% +3.37pp #35
Show all years (1960-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.7% Real rate -3.8%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burkina Faso's inflation rate?

Burkina Faso's inflation rate was 1.30% in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 69.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's inflation rate peaked at 29.99% in 1977.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Burkina Faso?

The lowest inflation rate in Burkina Faso was -8.40% in 1976.

How does Burkina Faso rank in inflation rate?

Burkina Faso ranks 162nd globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Burkina Faso in 2025?

Burkina Faso's inflation rate is projected to reach 1.30% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Burkina Faso in 2025?

The inflation rate of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 1.30%. This ranks 162nd in the world.

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