Burkina Faso R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Burkina Faso's r&d spending was 0.25% in 2021, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2021.
Overview
Burkina Faso's r&d spending stood at 0.25% in 2021, a rise of +0.00% from 2020. Burkina Faso ranked 65th globally.
Burkina Faso's Research and Development (R&D) spending as a percentage of GDP has shown fluctuations over the past 15 years, with the 2021 value standing at 0.25, ranking the country 65th globally. This is a decline from the 2017 peak of 0.61, when Burkina Faso invested the most in R&D relative to its GDP. Conversely, the trough occurred in 2007 with an R&D spending of 0.10, a stark contrast to the current level. Comparatively, Mexico, a peer country, has an R&D spending of 0.27, slightly higher than Burkina Faso's current rate. The trend in R&D spending in Burkina Faso is a subject of interest, as it reflects the country's capacity to invest in innovation and technology. To reverse the decline in R&D spending, a sustained government investment in science and technology infrastructure would be crucial, and this could potentially alter the trajectory of Burkina Faso's R&D spending in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.25% | +0.00% | #65 |
| 2020 | 0.25% | +0.08% | #66 |
| 2019 | 0.17% | −0.44% | #81 |
| 2017 | 0.61% | +0.42% | #49 |
| 2014 | 0.20% | +0.02% | #70 |
| 2009 | 0.18% | +0.01% | #76 |
| 2008 | 0.17% | +0.07% | #77 |
| 2007 | 0.10% | −0.05% | #85 |
| 2005 | 0.15% | −0.06% | #77 |
| 2004 | 0.22% | −0.03% | #76 |
| 2003 | 0.24% | −0.06% | #72 |
| 2002 | 0.30% | +0.13% | #60 |
| 2001 | 0.17% | −0.01% | #70 |
| 1997 | 0.18% | +0.02% | #60 |
| 1996 | 0.16% | – | #49 |
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 r&d spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's r&d spending was 0.25% in 2021. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's r&d spending peaked at 0.61% in 2017.
The lowest r&d spending in Burkina Faso was 0.10% in 2007.
Burkina Faso ranks 65th globally in r&d spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The r&d spending of Burkina Faso in 2021 was 0.25%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_rd-spending,
title = {Burkina Faso R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}