SDR Allocation, US dollar in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 236.90 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Burkina Faso, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdr allocation, us dollar in Burkina Faso is 236.90 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 196.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Burkina Faso peaked at 242.10 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Burkina Faso 151st out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 1.68 million | — |
| 1971 | 3.33 million | +98.4% |
| 1972 | 4.83 million | +45.0% |
| 1973 | 5.37 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 5.45 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.21 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 5.17 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 5.41 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 5.80 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 8.05 million | +38.8% |
| 1980 | 9.92 million | +23.3% |
| 1981 | 10.95 million | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 10.38 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 9.85 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 9.22 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 10.34 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 11.51 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 13.35 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 12.66 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 12.37 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 13.39 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 13.46 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 12.94 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 12.93 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 13.74 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 13.99 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 13.53 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 12.70 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 13.25 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 12.91 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 12.26 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 11.82 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 12.79 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 13.98 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 14.61 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 13.45 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 14.15 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 14.87 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 14.49 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 90.27 million | +522.9% |
| 2010 | 88.68 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 88.41 million | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 88.50 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 88.68 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 83.43 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 79.80 million | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 77.41 million | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 82.01 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 80.09 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 79.63 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 82.94 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 242.10 million | +191.9% |
| 2022 | 230.21 million | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 232.09 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 225.59 million | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 236.90 million | +5.0% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 236.90 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 387.91 million, 61% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 236.90 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 352.41 million, 67% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +522.9% | 14.49 million | 90.27 million |
| 2021 | +191.9% | 82.94 million | 242.10 million |
| 1971 | +98.4% | 1.68 million | 3.33 million |
| 1972 | +45.0% | 3.33 million | 4.83 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.03 million | 1.68 million | 8.05 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.06 million | 9.22 million | 13.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.28 million | 12.70 million | 13.99 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.27 million | 11.82 million | 90.27 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.66 million | 77.41 million | 88.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 208.31 million | 82.94 million | 242.10 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0794 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 4.02 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0086 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 9.84 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Burkina Faso?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Burkina Faso was 236.90 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 242.10 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Burkina Faso ranks 151st out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.9%. 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 SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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