Share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Share of imports by region of origin was 212.49 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
212.49 million current US$
Change on year
down 25.9%
World rank
144th
of 210 countries
All-time high
386.01 million current US$
in 2013
All-time low
300,000 current US$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso is 212.49 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.9% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso peaked at 386.01 million current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 300,000 current US$, in 1961.
Burkina Faso ranks 144th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 300,000 current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 1.30 million current US$ | +333.3% |
| 1963 | 700,000 current US$ | -46.2% |
| 1964 | 900,000 current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1965 | 800,000 current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1966 | 1.40 million current US$ | +75.0% |
| 1967 | 900,000 current US$ | -35.7% |
| 1968 | 1.10 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1969 | 2.23 million current US$ | +102.5% |
| 1970 | 2.14 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 2.86 million current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1972 | 1.80 million current US$ | -37.0% |
| 1973 | 3.06 million current US$ | +70.1% |
| 1974 | 15.37 million current US$ | +402.1% |
| 1975 | 11.45 million current US$ | -25.5% |
| 1976 | 10.82 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 20.73 million current US$ | +91.7% |
| 1978 | 28.50 million current US$ | +37.4% |
| 1979 | 35.06 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1980 | 35.12 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 40.21 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 30.16 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 1983 | 31.07 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 29.92 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 51.32 million current US$ | +71.5% |
| 1986 | 42.90 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1987 | 30.29 million current US$ | -29.4% |
| 1988 | 22.16 million current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1989 | 20.74 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 41.04 million current US$ | +97.8% |
| 1991 | 31.20 million current US$ | -24.0% |
| 1992 | 40.12 million current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1993 | 22.67 million current US$ | -43.5% |
| 1994 | 22.56 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 26.30 million current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 29.00 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 26.15 million current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 19.57 million current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1999 | 15.26 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 2000 | 15.72 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 22.82 million current US$ | +45.2% |
| 2002 | 19.61 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2003 | 24.62 million current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2004 | 25.07 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 56.38 million current US$ | +124.9% |
| 2006 | 53.15 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 114.79 million current US$ | +116.0% |
| 2008 | 146.82 million current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2009 | 165.20 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 173.94 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 185.50 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 311.27 million current US$ | +67.8% |
| 2013 | 386.01 million current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2014 | 189.21 million current US$ | -51.0% |
| 2015 | 266.18 million current US$ | +40.7% |
| 2016 | 329.44 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 335.62 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 313.87 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 311.13 million current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 340.16 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 363.87 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 333.07 million current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 286.60 million current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 212.49 million current US$ | -25.9% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 212.49 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 66.62 million current US$, 3.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 212.49 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +402.1% | 3.06 million current US$ | 15.37 million current US$ |
| 1962 | +333.3% | 300,000 current US$ | 1.30 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.07 million current US$ | 300,000 current US$ | 2.23 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.18 million current US$ | 1.80 million current US$ | 35.06 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.39 million current US$ | 20.74 million current US$ | 51.32 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.39 million current US$ | 15.26 million current US$ | 41.04 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.42 million current US$ | 15.72 million current US$ | 165.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 280.22 million current US$ | 173.94 million current US$ | 386.01 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 307.24 million current US$ | 212.49 million current US$ | 363.87 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 141 Nepal 239.48 million current US$ compare
- 142 North Macedonia 235.60 million current US$ compare
- 143 Fiji 227.30 million current US$ compare
- 145 Lao People's Democratic Republic 204.69 million current US$ compare
- 146 Congo 197.12 million current US$ compare
- 147 Turkmenistan 184.94 million current US$ 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$) 9.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso was 212.49 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 386.01 million current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 300,000 current US$ in 1961.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Burkina Faso ranks 144th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.