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Burkina Faso Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

20.34% +1.79% (+9.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #38 Global Peak 20.34% (2025) Source World Bank

Burkina Faso Tax Revenue (2002–2025)

Overview

Burkina Faso's tax revenue stood at 20.34% in 2025, a rise of +1.79% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.34% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 38th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 21.33% - -
2025* trend 20.34% - -
2025 20.34% +1.79% #38
2023 18.55% +0.69% #56
2022 17.86% +1.84% #63
2021 16.02% +2.28% #62
2020 13.74% −1.90% #52
2019 15.64% +0.35% #64
2018 15.29% +0.03% #63
2017 15.26% +1.12% #67
2016 14.14% +0.86% #59
2015 13.28% −0.38% #49
2014 13.66% −1.28% #50
2013 14.95% +1.06% #55
2012 13.89% +1.67% #49
2011 12.22% +0.91% #32
2010 11.31% +0.18% #29
Show all years (2002-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burkina Faso's tax revenue?

Burkina Faso's tax revenue was 20.34% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 9.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's tax revenue peaked at 20.34% in 2025.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Burkina Faso?

The lowest tax revenue in Burkina Faso was 9.66% in 2002.

How does Burkina Faso rank in tax revenue?

Burkina Faso ranks 38th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of Burkina Faso in 2025?

Burkina Faso's tax revenue is projected to reach 20.34% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Burkina Faso in 2025?

The tax revenue of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 20.34%. This ranks 38th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_tax-revenue, title = {Burkina Faso Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }