Burkina Faso's $20 billion economy, growing 5.0% in 2025, depends on gold, cotton, and livestock, with per capita GDP at $900. Gold exports lead, but food imports highlight needs for its 22 million people. Poverty (40%) and insecurity challenge stability. Recent mining investments and solar projects boost revenue. Burkina Faso invests in agriculture and education to reduce unemployment, leveraging its Sahel location for trade. Focusing on resilience, it navigates climate risks and political instability. Investments in irrigation and regional integration aim for sustainable growth, positioning the nation as a key West African player with a commitment to reducing inequality.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.
Burkina Faso GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |