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
$24,033,117,616
GDP Added Today
$71,482,000
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% #125
2022 $18,662,000,000 1.60% $829 0.02% #129
2021 $19,708,000,000 6.90% $896 0.02% #119
2020 $17,837,000,000 2.00% $830 0.02% #119
2019 $16,092,000,000 5.90% $768 0.02% #127
2018 $15,916,000,000 6.60% $779 0.02% #128
2017 $14,094,000,000 6.20% $708 0.02% #128
2016 $12,829,000,000 6.00% $664 0.02% #128
2015 $11,833,000,000 3.90% $630 0.02% #136
2014 $13,947,000,000 4.30% $765 0.02% #133
2013 $13,444,000,000 5.80% $760 0.02% #132
2012 $12,569,000,000 6.50% $732 0.02% #131
2011 $12,078,000,000 6.60% $725 0.02% #133
2010 $10,118,000,000 8.40% $625 0.02% #133
2009 $9,440,000,000 3.00% $601 0.02% #134
2008 $9,450,000,000 5.80% $619 0.01% #137
2007 $7,627,000,000 4.10% $515 0.01% #140
2006 $6,548,000,000 6.30% $456 0.01% #139
2005 $6,150,000,000 8.70% $441 0.01% #139
2004 $5,449,000,000 4.50% $404 0.01% #137
2003 $4,740,000,000 7.80% $362 0.01% #137
2002 $3,620,000,000 4.40% $285 0.01% #139
2001 $3,190,000,000 6.60% $259 0.01% #142
2000 $2,961,000,000 1.90% $248 0.01% #142
1999 $3,388,000,000 7.30% $293 0.01% #137
1998 $3,155,000,000 7.30% $281 0.01% #136
1997 $2,753,000,000 6.30% $252 0.01% #139
1996 $2,909,000,000 11.00% $273 0.01% #137
1995 $2,676,000,000 5.70% $258 0.01% #135
1994 $2,164,000,000 1.30% $214 0.01% #134
1993 $3,599,000,000 3.50% $365 0.01% #116
1992 $3,775,000,000 0.20% $392 0.01% #108
1991 $3,526,000,000 9.10% $375 0.01% #107
1990 $3,488,000,000 -0.60% $381 0.02% #106
1989 $2,942,000,000 2.10% $330 0.01% #107
1988 $2,942,000,000 5.80% $339 0.02% #106
1987 $2,665,000,000 -0.20% $315 0.02% #106
1986 $2,290,000,000 8.00% $278 0.02% #110
1985 $1,746,000,000 11.30% $218 0.01% #112
1984 $1,579,000,000 1.60% $203 0.01% #111
1983 $1,767,000,000 -1.20% $233 0.02% #111
1982 $1,934,000,000 1.40% $261 0.02% #109
1981 $2,076,000,000 2.70% $287 0.02% #110
1980 $2,386,000,000 4.00% $338 0.02% #105

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.