Terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Terms of trade adjustment was 2.23 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.23 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 123.0%
World rank
13th
of 179 countries
All-time high
2.23 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
-202.53 billion constant LCU
in 2009
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso, 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso is 2.23 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 123.0% on the previous year and up 185.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso peaked at 2.23 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, -202.53 billion constant LCU, in 2009.
Burkina Faso ranks 13th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 23.33 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 28.47 billion constant LCU | +22.0% |
| 1967 | 26.02 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1968 | 35.36 billion constant LCU | +35.9% |
| 1969 | 29.40 billion constant LCU | -16.9% |
| 1970 | 745.75 million constant LCU | -97.5% |
| 1971 | -2.72 billion constant LCU | -464.5% |
| 1972 | -21.08 billion constant LCU | +675.4% |
| 1973 | -16.18 billion constant LCU | -23.2% |
| 1974 | 2.99 billion constant LCU | -118.5% |
| 1975 | -14.97 billion constant LCU | -600.7% |
| 1976 | 10.52 billion constant LCU | -170.3% |
| 1977 | 15.80 billion constant LCU | +50.2% |
| 1978 | -36.57 billion constant LCU | -331.4% |
| 1979 | -71.89 billion constant LCU | +96.6% |
| 1980 | -31.69 billion constant LCU | -55.9% |
| 1981 | -40.28 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 1982 | -35.05 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 1983 | -9.25 billion constant LCU | -73.6% |
| 1984 | 17.49 billion constant LCU | -289.1% |
| 1985 | 28.47 billion constant LCU | +62.8% |
| 1986 | 25.81 billion constant LCU | -9.3% |
| 1987 | 35.14 billion constant LCU | +36.1% |
| 1988 | 49.63 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 1989 | 36.35 billion constant LCU | -26.8% |
| 1990 | 48.39 billion constant LCU | +33.1% |
| 1991 | 46.35 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 45.71 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 35.85 billion constant LCU | -21.6% |
| 1994 | -15.63 billion constant LCU | -143.6% |
| 1995 | -1.24 billion constant LCU | -92.1% |
| 1996 | -3.93 billion constant LCU | +217.3% |
| 1997 | -3.41 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 1998 | -2.71 billion constant LCU | -20.5% |
| 1999 | -105.46 billion constant LCU | +3786.3% |
| 2000 | -110.70 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2001 | -92.01 billion constant LCU | -16.9% |
| 2002 | -76.43 billion constant LCU | -16.9% |
| 2003 | -78.88 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2004 | -71.21 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 2005 | -101.89 billion constant LCU | +43.1% |
| 2006 | -138.30 billion constant LCU | +35.7% |
| 2007 | -169.52 billion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 2008 | -188.84 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2009 | -202.53 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2010 | -114.77 billion constant LCU | -43.3% |
| 2011 | 27.93 billion constant LCU | -124.3% |
| 2012 | 150.77 billion constant LCU | +439.8% |
| 2013 | -18.62 billion constant LCU | -112.4% |
| 2014 | -45.85 billion constant LCU | +146.2% |
| 2015 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 132.64 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2017 | 163.38 billion constant LCU | +23.2% |
| 2018 | 210.99 billion constant LCU | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 524.85 billion constant LCU | +148.8% |
| 2020 | 780.04 billion constant LCU | +48.6% |
| 2021 | 715.79 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 307.35 billion constant LCU | -57.1% |
| 2023 | 303.89 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 999.78 billion constant LCU | +229.0% |
| 2025 | 2.23 trillion constant LCU | +123.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28.52 billion constant LCU | 23.33 billion constant LCU | 35.36 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | -13.34 billion constant LCU | -71.89 billion constant LCU | 15.80 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.66 billion constant LCU | -40.28 billion constant LCU | 49.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.39 billion constant LCU | -105.46 billion constant LCU | 48.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -123.03 billion constant LCU | -202.53 billion constant LCU | -71.21 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.13 billion constant LCU | -114.77 billion constant LCU | 524.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 889.40 billion constant LCU | 303.89 billion constant LCU | 2.23 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 10 Côte d'Ivoire 2.94 trillion constant LCU compare
- 11 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2.81 trillion constant LCU compare
- 12 Angola 2.49 trillion constant LCU compare
- 14 Pakistan 1.65 trillion constant LCU compare
- 15 Paraguay 1.63 trillion constant LCU compare
- 16 Senegal 1.50 trillion constant LCU 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -5.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1722 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 197.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate -9.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 100.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 115,011 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 14.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1895 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Burkina Faso was 2.23 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 2.23 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was -202.53 billion constant LCU in 2009.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Burkina Faso ranks 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.