Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 71.02 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso, 2005–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso is 71.02 million, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.1% on the previous year and down 83.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso peaked at 719.74 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
Burkina Faso ranks 40th of 126 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 427.43 million | — |
| 2009 | 719.74 million | +68.4% |
| 2010 | 87.58 million | -87.8% |
| 2012 | 900,600 | -99.0% |
| 2013 | 1.47 million | +63.2% |
| 2014 | 38.09 million | +2491.9% |
| 2015 | 82.42 million | +116.4% |
| 2016 | 149.81 million | +81.8% |
| 2017 | 134.31 million | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 71.02 million | -47.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 382.39 million | 0 | 719.74 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 70.70 million | 900,600 | 149.81 million | 8 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More economy & growth data for Burkina Faso
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 19.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,148 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 14.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 581.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 667,803 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.6858 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 786.97 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burkina Faso was 71.02 million in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 719.74 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Burkina Faso ranks 40th out of 126 countries with data for 2018.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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