Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 738.76 million current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso, 1969–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso is 738.76 million current US$, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 20.7% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso peaked at 964.35 million current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 14.89 million current US$, in 1969.
Burkina Faso ranks 83rd of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 14.89 million current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 16.08 million current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1971 | 21.70 million current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1972 | 22.49 million current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 35.73 million current US$ | +58.9% |
| 1974 | 29.12 million current US$ | -18.5% |
| 1975 | 32.47 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1976 | 36.51 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1977 | 40.12 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1978 | 54.64 million current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1979 | 83.07 million current US$ | +52.0% |
| 1980 | 111.83 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1981 | 120.22 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 88.74 million current US$ | -26.2% |
| 1983 | 89.04 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 95.36 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 139.64 million current US$ | +46.4% |
| 1986 | 191.31 million current US$ | +37.0% |
| 1987 | 164.02 million current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1988 | 183.98 million current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 140.41 million current US$ | -23.7% |
| 1990 | 263.19 million current US$ | +87.4% |
| 1991 | 226.39 million current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 371.29 million current US$ | +64.0% |
| 1993 | 358.32 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 226.72 million current US$ | -36.7% |
| 1995 | 165.22 million current US$ | -27.1% |
| 1996 | 151.78 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 134.98 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 155.76 million current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1999 | 244.17 million current US$ | +56.8% |
| 2000 | 207.41 million current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 155.47 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 171.70 million current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 240.58 million current US$ | +40.1% |
| 2004 | 230.46 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 423.76 million current US$ | +83.9% |
| 2006 | 521.12 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 581.45 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 905.90 million current US$ | +55.8% |
| 2009 | 934.82 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 706.62 million current US$ | -24.4% |
| 2011 | 644.15 million current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 686.96 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 765.20 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 752.38 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 779.91 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 964.35 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2017 | 773.52 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 650.66 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 617.63 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 778.76 million current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2021 | 931.71 million current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 738.76 million current US$ | -20.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.89 million current US$ | 14.89 million current US$ | 14.89 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 37.19 million current US$ | 16.08 million current US$ | 83.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 132.46 million current US$ | 88.74 million current US$ | 191.31 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 229.78 million current US$ | 134.98 million current US$ | 371.29 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 437.27 million current US$ | 155.47 million current US$ | 934.82 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 734.14 million current US$ | 617.63 million current US$ | 964.35 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 816.41 million current US$ | 738.76 million current US$ | 931.71 million current US$ | 3 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0662 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 75.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 38.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 44,193 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0666 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 76.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 45,157 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 35.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Burkina Faso was 738.76 million current US$ in 2022, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 964.35 million current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.89 million current US$ in 1969.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Burkina Faso ranks 83rd out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.