Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 13.24 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
13.24 Percent per annum
Change on year
up 21.3%
World rank
4th
of 29 countries
All-time high
296.25 Percent per annum
in 2008
All-time low
0.9052 Percent per annum
in 2015
Years of data
16
2006–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Burkina Faso, 2006–2021

01002003002006201320212006: 242.9 Percent per annum2007: 174.6 Percent per annum2008: 296.2 Percent per annum2009: 233.3 Percent per annum2010: 64.9 Percent per annum2011: 10 Percent per annum2012: 5.5 Percent per annum2013: 2.3 Percent per annum2014: 1.7 Percent per annum2015: 0.905 Percent per annum2016: 1.5 Percent per annum2017: 3.1 Percent per annum2018: 26.9 Percent per annum2019: 11.1 Percent per annum2020: 10.9 Percent per annum2021: 13.2 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Burkina Faso is 13.24 Percent per annum, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 21.3% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Burkina Faso peaked at 296.25 Percent per annum in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.9052 Percent per annum, in 2015.

Burkina Faso ranks 4th of 29 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on outward direct investment in Burkina Faso, 2006 to 2021.
Year Percent per annum Change
2006 242.87 Percent per annum
2007 174.62 Percent per annum -28.1%
2008 296.25 Percent per annum +69.7%
2009 233.32 Percent per annum -21.2%
2010 64.88 Percent per annum -72.2%
2011 9.95 Percent per annum -84.7%
2012 5.51 Percent per annum -44.7%
2013 2.28 Percent per annum -58.5%
2014 1.73 Percent per annum -24.5%
2015 0.9052 Percent per annum -47.5%
2016 1.46 Percent per annum +61.8%
2017 3.07 Percent per annum +109.5%
2018 26.9 Percent per annum +776.7%
2019 11.1 Percent per annum -58.7%
2020 10.92 Percent per annum -1.7%
2021 13.24 Percent per annum +21.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 236.76 Percent per annum 174.62 Percent per annum 296.25 Percent per annum 4
2010s 12.78 Percent per annum 0.9052 Percent per annum 64.88 Percent per annum 10
2020s 12.08 Percent per annum 10.92 Percent per annum 13.24 Percent per annum 2

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

  1. 1 Eswatini 7.1 Percent per annum compare
  2. 1 Guinea-Bissau 27.31 Percent per annum compare
  3. 2 Senegal 19.76 Percent per annum compare
  4. 3 Mozambique 16.56 Percent per annum compare
  5. 3 Cabo Verde 0.7999 Percent per annum compare
  6. 5 Mali 9.97 Percent per annum compare
  7. 6 Côte d’Ivoire 8.31 Percent per annum compare
  8. 7 Morocco 6.18 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Burkina Faso?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Burkina Faso was 13.24 Percent per annum in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 296.25 Percent per annum in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9052 Percent per annum in 2015.
How does Burkina Faso rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Burkina Faso ranks 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on outward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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39 places, 603 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.