Imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Imports by region of origin was 366.87 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
366.87 million current US$
Change on year
up 72.8%
World rank
124th
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
65
1961–2025
Imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso, 1961–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 366.87 million current US$ for imports by region of origin in 2025.
That represents a change of up 72.8% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 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$, in 1961.
That places Burkina Faso 124th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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 | 286.46 million current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 212.33 million current US$ | -25.9% |
| 2025 | 366.87 million current US$ | +72.8% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 366.87 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 56.25 million current US$, 6.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 366.87 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.70 million current US$, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +402.1% | 3.06 million current US$ | 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 | 317.13 million current US$ | 212.33 million current US$ | 366.87 million current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Burkina Faso
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 60 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0096 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 11.01 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 8.04 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso?
- Imports by region of origin in Burkina Faso was 366.87 million current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest 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 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 imports by region of origin?
- Burkina Faso ranks 124th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. 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 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part 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.