Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 207.43 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso stood at 207.43 million US dollar.
The figure is up 11.4% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso peaked at 400.24 million US dollar in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10.56 million US dollar, in 2009.
Burkina Faso ranks 114th of 158 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 investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.44 million US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 17.53 million US dollar | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 20.70 million US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 12.57 million US dollar | -39.3% |
| 2009 | 10.56 million US dollar | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 47.03 million US dollar | +345.5% |
| 2011 | 307.78 million US dollar | +554.4% |
| 2012 | 400.24 million US dollar | +30.0% |
| 2013 | 281.42 million US dollar | -29.7% |
| 2014 | 307.06 million US dollar | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 253.84 million US dollar | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 270.88 million US dollar | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 79.13 million US dollar | -70.8% |
| 2018 | 134.80 million US dollar | +70.3% |
| 2019 | 144.48 million US dollar | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 156.41 million US dollar | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 141.07 million US dollar | -9.8% |
| 2022 | 145.00 million US dollar | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 186.19 million US dollar | +28.4% |
| 2024 | 207.43 million US dollar | +11.4% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 207.43 million US dollar is above the median for low income countries, which is 54.24 million US dollar, 3.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 207.43 million US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165.27 million US dollar, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +554.4% | 47.03 million US dollar | 307.78 million US dollar |
| 2010 | +345.5% | 10.56 million US dollar | 47.03 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.36 million US dollar | 10.56 million US dollar | 20.70 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 222.67 million US dollar | 47.03 million US dollar | 400.24 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 167.22 million US dollar | 141.07 million US dollar | 207.43 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 111 Malawi 236.92 million US dollar compare
- 112 Uzbekistan 234.02 million US dollar compare
- 113 Montenegro 229.88 million US dollar compare
- 115 Niger 195.14 million US dollar compare
- 116 Mali 169.39 million US dollar compare
- 117 Cape Verde 161.14 million US dollar compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 57.04 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -202.22 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -284.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0087 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -8.59 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 9.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso was 207.43 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 400.24 million US dollar in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.56 million US dollar in 2009.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Burkina Faso ranks 114th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.