Real GDP Growth: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's real gdp growth is currently 4.8% as of 2026. # Burkina Faso Real GDP Growth Burkina Faso's real GDP growth reached 4.
Current (2026)
4.8%
+20.0% y/y
Peak (1985)
11.3%
Low (1983)
-1.2%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Burkina Faso
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Burkina Faso
Analysis# Burkina Faso Real GDP Growth
Burkina Faso's real GDP growth reached 4.8% in 2026, representing a modest recovery within a volatile growth environment. Since 1980, the economy has expanded by a cumulative 20.0%, though this growth masks significant fluctuations. The country's all-time peak of 11.3% in 1985 contrasts sharply with the low of -1.2% in 1983, illustrating the economy's sensitivity to external shocks and domestic instability.
The 2020 pandemic-driven contraction to 2.0% marked a turning point, followed by a stronger rebound to 6.9% in 2021. However, the economy subsequently weakened, dropping to 1.6% in 2022 before stabilizing around 4-5% through 2026. Projections suggest growth will remain in the 4-5% range, indicating a consolidation phase as the country manages security challenges and seeks sustainable recovery pathways.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 4.7% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 4.7% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 4.7% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 4.7% | -2.08% |
| 2026 | 4.8% | +20.00% |
| 2025 | 4.0% | -16.67% |
| 2024 | 4.8% | +60.00% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | +87.50% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -76.81% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | +245.00% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | -66.10% |
| 2019 | 5.9% | -10.61% |
| 2018 | 6.6% | +6.45% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | +3.33% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | +53.85% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | -9.30% |
| 2014 | 4.3% | -25.86% |
| 2013 | 5.8% | -10.77% |
| 2012 | 6.5% | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | -21.43% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.4% | +180.00% |
| 2009 | 3.0% | -48.28% |
| 2008 | 5.8% | +41.46% |
| 2007 | 4.1% | -34.92% |
| 2006 | 6.3% | -27.59% |
| 2005 | 8.7% | +93.33% |
| 2004 | 4.5% | -42.31% |
| 2003 | 7.8% | +77.27% |
| 2002 | 4.4% | -33.33% |
| 2001 | 6.6% | +247.37% |
| 2000 | 1.9% | -73.97% |
| 1999 | 7.3% | +0.00% |
| 1998 | 7.3% | +15.87% |
| 1997 | 6.3% | -42.73% |
| 1996 | 11.0% | +92.98% |
| 1995 | 5.7% | +338.46% |
| 1994 | 1.3% | -62.86% |
| 1993 | 3.5% | +1650.00% |
| 1992 | 0.2% | -97.80% |
| 1991 | 9.1% | +1616.67% |
| 1990 | -0.6% | -127.27% |
| 1989 | 2.2% | -62.07% |
| 1988 | 5.8% | +3000.00% |
| 1987 | -0.2% | -102.50% |
| 1986 | 8.0% | -29.20% |
| 1985 | 11.3% | +606.25% |
| 1984 | 1.6% | +233.33% |
| 1983 | -1.2% | -185.71% |
| 1982 | 1.4% | -48.15% |
| 1981 | 2.7% | -32.50% |
| 1980 | 4.0% | — |
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