Burkina Faso Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Burkina Faso's services value added was 45.75% in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's services value added stood at 45.75% in 2025, a rise of +1.80% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.75% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 158th globally.
Burkina Faso's services value added has fluctuated over the past 66 years, with a notable decline from its peak in 1982, when it reached 50.49, to its trough in 1964, at 36.65. The country's services value added has since experienced a gradual increase, reaching 45.75 in 2025, ranking 158 globally. Compared to its peers, Burkina Faso's services value added is slightly lower than that of Norway, which reached 45.89 in 2025. The country's services sector has been a vital component of its economy, contributing to its growth and development. However, the sector's stagnation in recent years may be a cause for concern. A significant improvement in the business environment, coupled with investments in infrastructure and human capital, could potentially boost the services sector and propel Burkina Faso's economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 45.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.75% | +1.80% | #158 |
| 2024 | 43.95% | −3.63% | #25 |
| 2023 | 47.58% | +0.96% | #45 |
| 2022 | 46.62% | +1.26% | #50 |
| 2021 | 45.36% | +0.41% | #39 |
| 2020 | 44.95% | −0.36% | #27 |
| 2019 | 45.32% | +1.77% | #34 |
| 2018 | 43.55% | −0.42% | #29 |
| 2017 | 43.97% | +0.16% | #30 |
| 2016 | 43.81% | −0.25% | #22 |
| 2015 | 44.06% | +1.56% | #25 |
| 2014 | 42.50% | +0.94% | #30 |
| 2013 | 41.56% | +1.24% | #32 |
| 2012 | 40.32% | −0.24% | #28 |
| 2011 | 40.56% | −1.56% | #26 |
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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's services value added was 45.75% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's services value added peaked at 50.49% in 1982.
The lowest services value added in Burkina Faso was 36.65% in 1964.
Burkina Faso ranks 158th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's services value added is projected to reach 45.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 45.75%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_services-value-added,
title = {Burkina Faso Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}