Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Low income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 24.1 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 5.3% and a CPI of -0.6%.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 5.0% more than it imports relative to its GDP. On the fiscal front, sovereign leverage has accelerated (+8.6 points recently), reducing fiscal space.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($1,148) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around -0.9%, limiting technological transfer.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.03T
+5.29%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
-0.6%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$1,148
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
3.5%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
64.2%
YEAR 2024
Active Population
24.1M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
2.7%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
37.4
YEAR 2021
Exports (% GDP)
35.0%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
30.0%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
-0.9%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27.63B | 5.29 | -0.59 | 3.48 | --- | 34.99 | 30.01 | --- |
| 2024 | $23.14B | 4.83 | 4.19 | 3.44 | 64.18 | 28.56 | 31.93 | -0.87 |
| 2023 | $20.11B | 3.00 | 0.74 | 3.60 | 61.95 | 28.95 | 34.20 | 0.54 |
| 2022 | $18.62B | 1.63 | 14.29 | 3.83 | 63.19 | 31.22 | 36.30 | 3.60 |
| 2021 | $19.70B | 6.94 | 3.65 | 4.51 | 55.58 | 32.80 | 29.62 | -0.41 |
| 2020 | $17.73B | 2.01 | 1.88 | 4.59 | 73.39 | 31.78 | 28.96 | -0.56 |
| 2019 | $16.03B | 5.89 | -3.23 | 4.49 | 47.06 | 29.26 | 31.15 | 1.02 |
| 2018 | $15.89B | 6.60 | 1.96 | 4.70 | 45.57 | 28.08 | 32.52 | 1.69 |
| 2017 | $14.11B | 6.20 | 1.48 | 4.66 | --- | 26.45 | 32.82 | 0.02 |
| 2016 | $12.83B | 5.96 | 0.44 | 4.60 | --- | 25.92 | 31.98 | 3.04 |
