Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Gross fixed capital formation, public sector was 377.08 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
377.08 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
19th
of 49 countries
All-time high
521.60 billion current LCU
in 2008
All-time low
66.89 billion current LCU
in 1986
Years of data
27
1985–2011
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso stood at 377.08 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of down 22.3% on the previous year and up 227.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso peaked at 521.60 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 66.89 billion current LCU, in 1986.
That places Burkina Faso 19th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 69.06 billion current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 66.89 billion current LCU | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 79.47 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1988 | 83.72 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 90.66 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 81.90 billion current LCU | -9.7% |
| 1991 | 96.70 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1992 | 95.50 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 97.40 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 145.05 billion current LCU | +48.9% |
| 1995 | 123.53 billion current LCU | -14.8% |
| 1996 | 133.08 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 153.27 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 159.25 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 145.53 billion current LCU | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 143.97 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 115.33 billion current LCU | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 177.80 billion current LCU | +54.2% |
| 2003 | 204.47 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 240.91 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 2005 | 265.90 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 276.19 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 393.28 billion current LCU | +42.4% |
| 2008 | 521.60 billion current LCU | +32.6% |
| 2009 | 478.40 billion current LCU | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 485.28 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 377.08 billion current LCU | -22.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.96 billion current LCU | 66.89 billion current LCU | 90.66 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 123.12 billion current LCU | 81.90 billion current LCU | 159.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 281.78 billion current LCU | 115.33 billion current LCU | 521.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 431.18 billion current LCU | 377.08 billion current LCU | 485.28 billion current LCU | 2 |
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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)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 12.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4152 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 476.45 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 241.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 277,261 current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3143 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso?
- Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Burkina Faso was 377.08 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 521.60 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.89 billion current LCU in 1986.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for gross fixed capital formation, public sector?
- Burkina Faso ranks 19th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, public sector rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 227.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public investment covers gross outlays by the public sector on additions to its fixed domestic assets.