GDP per Capita (PPP): Burkina Faso

Analysis# Burkina Faso GDP per Capita (PPP) Burkina Faso's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 3,147.356 international dollars in 2026, marking its all-time peak. Since 1980, when the metric stood at just 384.644 international dollars, the country has achieved a remarkable 718.3% increase in purchasing power-adjusted income. This substantial growth reflects decades of economic development, though the nation remains among the world's lower-income economies. The past decade reveals accelerating momentum, with particularly strong gains from 2020 onward. Annual growth surged during the pandemic recovery period, increasing from 2,392.367 in 2020 to the current peak—a 31.5% jump in six years. Projections suggest this upward trajectory will continue, positioning Burkina Faso's economy on a path of sustained expansion through the forecast period.