Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita (2026)
Burkina Faso has a developing West African economy supported by agriculture, gold mining, livestock, trade, construction, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the country’s growing population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore Burkina Faso’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,319
Est. in USD
World Rank
#172
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+17.1%
+$193
Africa Rank
#35
Out of 54 countries
1. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita in 2026
Burkina Faso’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, mining, services, trade, and other activities. Gold exports contribute significantly to national output, while farming remains important for employment and domestic economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Burkina Faso with economies of different sizes and stages of development.
2. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,319 | +17.1% |
| 2025 | $1,126 | +14.7% |
| 2024 | $982 | +12.4% |
| 2023 | $874 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $829 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | $896 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | $830 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | $768 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | $779 | +10.0% |
| 2017 | $708 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | $664 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | $630 | -17.6% |
| 2014 | $765 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $760 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $732 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $725 | +16.0% |
| 2010 | $625 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | $601 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | $619 | +20.2% |
| 2007 | $515 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | $456 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | $441 | +9.2% |
| 2004 | $404 | +11.6% |
| 2003 | $362 | +27.0% |
| 2002 | $285 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | $259 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | $248 | -15.4% |
| 1999 | $293 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | $281 | +11.5% |
| 1997 | $252 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | $273 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | $258 | +20.6% |
| 1994 | $214 | -41.4% |
| 1993 | $365 | -6.9% |
| 1992 | $392 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | $375 | -1.6% |
| 1990 | $381 | +15.5% |
| 1989 | $330 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | $339 | +7.6% |
| 1987 | $315 | +13.3% |
| 1986 | $278 | +27.5% |
| 1985 | $218 | +7.4% |
| 1984 | $203 | -12.9% |
| 1983 | $233 | -10.7% |
| 1982 | $261 | -9.1% |
| 1981 | $287 | -15.1% |
| 1980 | $338 | — |
4. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+17.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+47.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+98.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+189.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Burkina Faso’s GDP per capita can be influenced by gold prices, agricultural production, rainfall, inflation, investment, population growth, and domestic stability. Rapid demographic expansion can also affect how quickly output per resident improves. Historical data helps show how national economic growth has translated into changes in per-person production across different economic and environmental conditions.
5. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Burkina Faso
$1,319
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Burkina Faso’s GDP per capita is approximately
60.1%
below the
Africa average
and
94.8%
below the world average.
6. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #32 | Guinea-Bissau | $1,449 |
| #33 | Tanzania | $1,362 |
| #34 | Togo | $1,341 |
| #35 | Burkina Faso | $1,319 |
| #36 | Chad | $1,315 |
| #37 | Mali | $1,301 |
| #38 | Lesotho | $1,241 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso GDP (Nominal)
$32.5 Billion
(2026)
Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita
$1,319
(2026)
Burkina Faso’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and productive base of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of economic development.
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8. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,430 | +8.4% |
| 2028 | $1,493 | +4.4% |
| 2029 | $1,561 | +4.6% |
| 2030 | $1,632 | +4.5% |
Burkina Faso GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,632 by 2030, representing a 23.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Burkina Faso GDP per capita is estimated at $1,319 in 2026.
It ranks #172 globally and #35 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 17.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 47.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 98.6%.
It is approximately 60.1% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 94.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,632 by 2030, 23.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita FAQs
Burkina Faso GDP per capita is estimated at $1,319 in 2026.
Burkina Faso ranks #172 globally and #35 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 17.1% compared with 2025.
Burkina Faso GDP per capita was approximately $630 in 2015.
Burkina Faso GDP per capita is approximately 60.1% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.