Burkina Faso GDP (2026)

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Burkina Faso has a predominantly agricultural economy complemented by gold mining, trade, manufacturing, and small-scale industry. Agriculture remains the main source of employment, while mining exports play an increasingly important role in economic growth. This page reviews Burkina Faso GDP data, historical performance, and the country's economic outlook for 2026.

Burkina Faso Live GDP
$19,101,078,206
GDP Added Today
$38,661,768
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.90%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’0.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,319
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$193
Global Rank (Nominal)
#120
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Burkina Faso GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $32.51B
Lowest GDP $1.58B
Average Growth 4.85%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 11.30%
Weakest Growth -1.20%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Burkina Faso 0.03%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.16%
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Key Findings

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Burkina Faso's GDP in 2026 is $32.51B.

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It ranks #120 among 218 countries.

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Burkina Faso contributes 0.03% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $1,319 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.90% in 2026.

Historical Data

Burkina Faso GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $32,513,000,000 4.90% $1,319 0.03% #119
2025 $27,140,000,000 5.00% $1,126 0.02% #121
2024 $23,130,000,000 4.80% $982 0.02% #124
2023 $20,116,000,000 3.00% $874 0.02% #124
2022 $18,662,000,000 1.60% $829 0.02% #128
2021 $19,708,000,000 6.90% $896 0.02% #118
2020 $17,837,000,000 2.00% $830 0.02% #118
2019 $16,092,000,000 5.90% $768 0.02% #126
2018 $15,916,000,000 6.60% $779 0.02% #127
2017 $14,094,000,000 6.20% $708 0.02% #127
2016 $12,829,000,000 6.00% $664 0.02% #127
2015 $11,833,000,000 3.90% $630 0.02% #135
2014 $13,947,000,000 4.30% $765 0.02% #132
2013 $13,444,000,000 5.80% $760 0.02% #131
2012 $12,569,000,000 6.50% $732 0.02% #130
2011 $12,078,000,000 6.60% $725 0.02% #132
2010 $10,118,000,000 8.40% $625 0.02% #132
2009 $9,440,000,000 3.00% $601 0.02% #133
2008 $9,450,000,000 5.80% $619 0.01% #136
2007 $7,627,000,000 4.10% $515 0.01% #139
2006 $6,548,000,000 6.30% $456 0.01% #138
2005 $6,150,000,000 8.70% $441 0.01% #138
2004 $5,449,000,000 4.50% $404 0.01% #136
2003 $4,740,000,000 7.80% $362 0.01% #136
2002 $3,620,000,000 4.40% $285 0.01% #138
2001 $3,190,000,000 6.60% $259 0.01% #141
2000 $2,961,000,000 1.90% $248 0.01% #141
1999 $3,388,000,000 7.30% $293 0.01% #136
1998 $3,155,000,000 7.30% $281 0.01% #135
1997 $2,753,000,000 6.30% $252 0.01% #138
1996 $2,909,000,000 11.00% $273 0.01% #136
1995 $2,676,000,000 5.70% $258 0.01% #134
1994 $2,164,000,000 1.30% $214 0.01% #133
1993 $3,599,000,000 3.50% $365 0.01% #115
1992 $3,775,000,000 0.20% $392 0.01% #107
1991 $3,526,000,000 9.10% $375 0.01% #106
1990 $3,488,000,000 -0.60% $381 0.02% #105
1989 $2,942,000,000 2.10% $330 0.01% #106
1988 $2,942,000,000 5.80% $339 0.02% #105
1987 $2,665,000,000 -0.20% $315 0.02% #105
1986 $2,290,000,000 8.00% $278 0.02% #109
1985 $1,746,000,000 11.30% $218 0.01% #111
1984 $1,579,000,000 1.60% $203 0.01% #110
1983 $1,767,000,000 -1.20% $233 0.02% #110
1982 $1,934,000,000 1.40% $261 0.02% #108
1981 $2,076,000,000 2.70% $287 0.02% #109
1980 $2,386,000,000 4.00% $338 0.02% #104

Burkina Faso GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $36,047,000,000 4.80% $1,430 0.03% #112
2028 $38,516,000,000 4.80% $1,493 0.03% #112
2029 $41,190,000,000 4.80% $1,561 0.03% #112
2030 $44,045,000,000 4.80% $1,632 0.03% #112
2031 $47,063,000,000 4.90% $1,705 0.03% #113

Burkina Faso Economy Overview

Burkina Faso has an agriculture-based economy complemented by mining, trade, manufacturing, and public services. Gold mining has become the country's largest export industry, while cotton remains an important agricultural product supporting rural employment and export earnings.

Farmers also produce sorghum, millet, maize, livestock, and vegetables for domestic consumption and regional markets. Small-scale manufacturing focuses on food processing, textiles, beverages, and construction materials. Infrastructure development, transportation improvements, and regional trade continue to influence the country's long-term economic potential despite ongoing security challenges.

Burkina Faso GDP Outlook

Burkina Fasoโ€™s economic outlook depends on gold production, agriculture, regional trade, and the ability to improve security conditions. Cotton, livestock, food processing, renewable energy, and small-scale manufacturing could support broader economic participation. Better roads, irrigation, electricity, and market access would raise rural productivity. Armed conflict, displacement, climate shocks, food insecurity, political uncertainty, limited public finances, and heavy dependence on gold and cotton exports create substantial risks to sustained development.