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Burkina Faso Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

62.93% +2.43% (+4.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #127 Global Peak 67.52% (2022) Source World Bank

Burkina Faso Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Burkina Faso's trade openness stood at 62.93% in 2025, a rise of +2.43% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.93% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 127th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 62.98% - -
2026* trend 62.96% - -
2025* trend 62.93% - -
2025 62.93% +2.43% #127
2024 60.50% −2.63% #50
2023 63.13% −4.39% #52
2022 67.52% +5.10% #57
2021 62.42% +1.68% #64
2020 60.74% +0.33% #74
2019 60.41% −0.19% #54
2018 60.60% +1.33% #55
2017 59.27% +1.38% #61
2016 57.89% −1.20% #56
2015 59.09% +0.27% #58
2014 58.82% −5.21% #50
2013 64.04% +2.80% #61
2012 61.24% +3.74% #47
2011 57.50% +8.42% #42
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burkina Faso's trade openness?

Burkina Faso's trade openness was 62.93% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's trade openness peaked at 67.52% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in Burkina Faso?

The lowest trade openness in Burkina Faso was 14.32% in 1964.

How does Burkina Faso rank in trade openness?

Burkina Faso ranks 127th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Burkina Faso in 2025?

Burkina Faso's trade openness is projected to reach 62.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Burkina Faso in 2025?

The trade openness of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 62.93%. This ranks 127th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_trade-openness, title = {Burkina Faso Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }