Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
5.30%+0.62% (+13.3%)
Year 2025Rank #9 GlobalPeak 5.30% (2025)Source World Bank
Burkina Faso Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Burkina Faso's military spending stood at 5.30% in 2025, a rise of +0.62% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.30% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 9th globally.
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burkina Faso's military spending?▾
Burkina Faso's military spending was 5.30% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Burkina Faso?▾
Burkina Faso's military spending peaked at 5.30% in 2025.
What was the lowest military spending in Burkina Faso?▾
The lowest military spending in Burkina Faso was 0.68% in 1960.
How does Burkina Faso rank in military spending?▾
Burkina Faso ranks 9th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Burkina Faso in 2025?▾
Burkina Faso's military spending is projected to reach 5.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Burkina Faso in 2025?▾
The military spending of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 5.30%. This ranks 9th in the world.
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title = {Burkina Faso Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}