Burkina Faso GDP (2026)
LiveBurkina 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 GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Burkina Faso's GDP in 2026 is $32.51B.
It ranks #120 among 218 countries.
Burkina Faso contributes 0.03% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $1,319 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.90% in 2026.
Burkina Faso GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 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)
i| 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 Fasoโs 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.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $32,513,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Burkina Faso's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.90%.
GDP per capita in Burkina Faso is approximately $1,319 in 2026.
Burkina Faso ranks #120 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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