Burkina Faso Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Burkina Faso's remittances received was $602.0M in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's remittances received stood at $602.0M in 2025, a rise of +$12.0M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $602.0M by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 111th globally.
Burkina Faso has experienced significant fluctuations in remittances received over the past five decades, with the latest value standing at $602,040,342.61 in 2025, ranking the country 111th globally. The country's remittances have grown exponentially, with the all-time peak also recorded in 2025, indicating a relatively recent surge. In contrast, the all-time trough of $35,940,307.62 was registered in 1974, marking a stark difference in the country's remittance landscape. Notably, Rwanda, a peer country, outperforms Burkina Faso in terms of remittances received, with a value of $616,347,812.34. The growth in remittances has likely been driven by the increasing number of Burkinabe migrants working abroad, particularly in the European Union and other West African countries. As Burkina Faso continues to face economic challenges, the stability of remittances will remain crucial to the country's economic resilience; a decline in global economic growth or a tightening of migration policies could alter the trajectory of remittances received in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $630.9M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $616.5M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $602.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $602.0M | +$12.0M | #111 |
| 2024 | $590.0M | +$5.6M | #72 |
| 2023 | $584.4M | +$60.5M | #77 |
| 2022 | $523.9M | −$47.0M | #73 |
| 2021 | $571.0M | +$46.3M | #79 |
| 2020 | $524.6M | +$57.4M | #81 |
| 2019 | $467.3M | +$11.6M | #73 |
| 2018 | $455.7M | +$38.8M | #73 |
| 2017 | $416.8M | +$19.5M | #74 |
| 2016 | $397.4M | +$12.4M | #74 |
| 2015 | $385.0M | −$11.3M | #74 |
| 2014 | $396.3M | +$87.8M | #74 |
| 2013 | $308.5M | +$98.5M | #63 |
| 2012 | $210.0M | −$11.1M | #60 |
| 2011 | $221.1M | +$100.6M | #66 |
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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's remittances received was $602.0M in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's remittances received peaked at $602.0M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Burkina Faso was $35.9M in 1974.
Burkina Faso ranks 111th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's remittances received is projected to reach $602.0M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Burkina Faso's remittances received was approximately 602.04 million ($602.0M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Burkina Faso in 2025 was $602.0M. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_remittances,
title = {Burkina Faso Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}