GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 5.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
46th
of 213 countries
All-time high
11.01 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-1.78 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Burkina Faso, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 5.29 % change on previous year for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Burkina Faso peaked at 11.01 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -1.78 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Burkina Faso ranks 46th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.13 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1963 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1964 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -280.0% |
| 1965 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 1966 | 0.5376 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1967 | 8.82 % change on previous year | +1541.2% |
| 1968 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1969 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 1970 | 0.1171 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1971 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +1107.3% |
| 1972 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 1973 | 0.4493 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 1974 | 8.29 % change on previous year | +1744.3% |
| 1975 | 3 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1976 | 8.54 % change on previous year | +184.7% |
| 1977 | 0.3698 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1978 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +1146.0% |
| 1979 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1980 | 0.7968 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1981 | 4.26 % change on previous year | +434.0% |
| 1982 | 9.56 % change on previous year | +124.7% |
| 1983 | 0.346 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 1984 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -614.1% |
| 1985 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -578.8% |
| 1986 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1987 | -0.2359 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 1988 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -2556.3% |
| 1989 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 1990 | -0.6029 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 1991 | 9.07 % change on previous year | -1604.4% |
| 1992 | 0.2324 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 1993 | 3.46 % change on previous year | +1389.1% |
| 1994 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 1995 | 5.72 % change on previous year | +334.6% |
| 1996 | 11.01 % change on previous year | +92.7% |
| 1997 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 1998 | 7.31 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1999 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2001 | 6.61 % change on previous year | +250.2% |
| 2002 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2003 | 7.8 % change on previous year | +79.3% |
| 2004 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2005 | 8.66 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 2006 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2007 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2008 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +41.1% |
| 2009 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 2010 | 8.45 % change on previous year | +185.2% |
| 2011 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2012 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 2015 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 2017 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2021 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +245.3% |
| 2022 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2023 | 3 % change on previous year | +84.5% |
| 2024 | 4.83 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 2025 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.27 % change on previous year | -1.27 % change on previous year | 8.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.28 % change on previous year | 0.1171 % change on previous year | 8.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.74 % change on previous year | -1.78 % change on previous year | 9.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -0.6029 % change on previous year | 11.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.29 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year | 8.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.02 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 8.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.95 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 6.94 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 7.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.261 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 299.55 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 276.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 269.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 9.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 116.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 133,180 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Burkina Faso?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Burkina Faso was 5.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 11.01 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.78 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Burkina Faso ranks 46th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.