Burkina Faso Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Burkina Faso's trade openness was 62.93% in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Burkina Faso's trade openness has experienced a significant increase over the years, with the country's trade-to-GDP ratio reaching its all-time peak of 67.52 in 2022, only to slightly decline to 62.93 in 2025. This represents a substantial improvement from the trough of 14.32 in 1964, with a notable rise in trade openness since the 1960s, when the indicator first began to be tracked at 20.70. In comparison, Madagascar, a peer country, has a trade openness ranking of 63.53, also indicating a relatively high level of trade integration. The recent decline from the 2022 peak may suggest a stabilization in trade openness, at least in the short term. However, a continuation of global trade tensions or a sharp decline in commodity prices could potentially disrupt Burkina Faso's trade dynamics, altering the trajectory of its trade openness and necessitating a reassessment of its trade policies.
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 |
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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's trade openness was 62.93% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's trade openness peaked at 67.52% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Burkina Faso was 14.32% in 1964.
Burkina Faso ranks 127th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's trade openness is projected to reach 62.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 62.93%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_trade-openness,
title = {Burkina Faso Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}