Burkina Faso vs Gabon: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Burkina Faso
- Gabon
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports -1.52 trillion constant LCU against -1.88 trillion constant LCU in Gabon, a difference of 361.53 billion constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Gabon ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 142nd and Gabon ranks 144th of 162 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Gabon in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -620.06 billion constant LCU | -553.60 billion constant LCU | 66.46 billion constant LCU | Gabon |
| 2020s | -904.67 billion constant LCU | -1.42 trillion constant LCU | 518.77 billion constant LCU | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Burkina Faso or Gabon?
- Burkina Faso, at -1.52 trillion constant LCU against -1.88 trillion constant LCU in Gabon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Burkina Faso and Gabon?
- 361.53 billion constant LCU, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Gabon?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and Gabon rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Burkina Faso ranks 142nd and Gabon ranks 144th of 162 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as External balance on goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.