Education Spending: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's education spending is currently 5.328 % of GDP as of 2023. # Burkina Faso Education Spending Burkina Faso allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.328 % of GDP
+0.6% y/y
Peak (2017)
5.628 % of GDP
Low (1988)
1.426 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1978–2023 · 23 pts
Education Spending — Burkina Faso
1978 — 2023
Education Spending — Burkina Faso
Analysis# Burkina Faso Education Spending
Burkina Faso allocated 5.328% of its GDP to education in 2023, reflecting sustained commitment to the sector. This figure sits just below the all-time peak of 5.628% reached in 2017, demonstrating resilience despite recent global challenges. The country has transformed its education investment dramatically since 1978, when spending stood at just 1.426% of GDP—a 217.1% increase over 45 years.
A significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2017, when spending jumped from 3.67% to 5.628% of GDP, marking a pivotal shift in fiscal priorities. Since reaching that peak, investment has stabilized in the 5.2–5.5% range, suggesting policymakers view this level as sustainable. The steady performance from 2020 through 2023 indicates education remains a durable budget priority even amid economic pressures.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.328 % of GDP | +0.62% |
| 2022 | 5.295 % of GDP | +0.88% |
| 2021 | 5.249 % of GDP | +0.73% |
| 2020 | 5.211 % of GDP | -4.49% |
| 2019 | 5.456 % of GDP | -0.60% |
| 2018 | 5.489 % of GDP | -2.47% |
| 2017 | 5.628 % of GDP | +53.35% |
| 2015 | 3.67 % of GDP | -9.45% |
| 2014 | 4.053 % of GDP | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 4.083 % of GDP | +13.32% |
| 2012 | 3.603 % of GDP | -9.59% |
| 2011 | 3.985 % of GDP | +13.79% |
| 2010 | 3.502 % of GDP | -14.17% |
| 2007 | 4.08 % of GDP | +2.46% |
| 2006 | 3.982 % of GDP | +1.04% |
| 2005 | 3.941 % of GDP | +173.68% |
| 1996 | 1.44 % of GDP | -58.27% |
| 1994 | 3.451 % of GDP | +142.01% |
| 1988 | 1.426 % of GDP | -19.16% |
| 1985 | 1.764 % of GDP | +0.57% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1.754 % of GDP | -10.60% |
| 1980 | 1.962 % of GDP | +16.79% |
| 1978 | 1.68 % of GDP | — |
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