Total Investment: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's total investment is currently 18.827 % of GDP as of 2026. # Burkina Faso Total Investment Burkina Faso's total investment stands at 18.
Current (2026)
18.827 % of GDP
+7.7% y/y
Peak (2012)
24.653 % of GDP
Low (2021)
15.508 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
Total Investment — Burkina Faso
2004 — 2026
Total Investment — Burkina Faso
Analysis# Burkina Faso Total Investment
Burkina Faso's total investment stands at 18.827% of GDP in 2026, representing a notable recovery from the pandemic-driven low of 15.508% in 2021. The country remains well below its all-time peak of 24.653% in 2012, though the 21.3% increase since 2004 reflects overall growth in capital formation. Current investment levels sit midway between the 22-year extremes, indicating moderate economic activity relative to historical performance.
The 2020–2021 contraction marked a significant turning point, with investment dropping 4 percentage points as global disruptions took hold. Recovery began in 2022 and accelerated through 2024, reaching 21.934% before a sharp decline to 17.481% in 2025. The projected rebound to 18.827% in 2026 suggests stabilization around the low-20s range, though the volatility in recent years signals underlying economic uncertainty that warrants continued monitoring.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.827 % of GDP | +7.70% |
| 2025 | 17.481 % of GDP | -20.30% |
| 2024 | 21.934 % of GDP | +7.51% |
| 2023 | 20.402 % of GDP | +12.97% |
| 2022 | 18.059 % of GDP | +16.45% |
| 2021 | 15.508 % of GDP | -9.19% |
| 2020 | 17.078 % of GDP | -13.25% |
| 2019 | 19.686 % of GDP | -9.34% |
| 2018 | 21.713 % of GDP | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 22.074 % of GDP | +6.15% |
| 2016 | 20.796 % of GDP | +7.16% |
| 2015 | 19.407 % of GDP | +0.75% |
| 2014 | 19.262 % of GDP | -18.76% |
| 2013 | 23.71 % of GDP | -3.83% |
| 2012 | 24.653 % of GDP | +11.43% |
| 2011 | 22.124 % of GDP | +0.61% |
| 2010 | 21.99 % of GDP | +10.01% |
| 2009 | 19.99 % of GDP | -3.58% |
| 2008 | 20.732 % of GDP | +13.59% |
| 2007 | 18.251 % of GDP | +13.18% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16.125 % of GDP | -8.19% |
| 2005 | 17.564 % of GDP | +13.18% |
| 2004 | 15.518 % of GDP | — |
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