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Burkina Faso economy
Burkina Faso’s economy grew 5.3% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices fell 0.6% in 2025, and 3.5% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 5.3% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | −0.6% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $27.6 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $1,148 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $2,896 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −4.0% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −5.4% | 2024 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 42.1% | 2021 |
| Population | 24.1 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.