Burkina Faso 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$17.73 billion
↑ 10.55% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$825.24
↑ 7.89% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.01%
↓ 3.88pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.88%
↑ 5.12pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $16.03 billion | $17.73 billion | +10.55% |
| GDP per Capita | $764.85 | $825.24 | +7.89% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.89% | 2.01% | -3.88pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -3.23% | 1.88% | +5.12pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.71% | 5.04% | +0.33pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $17.73 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $825.24
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.01%
- Gross National Income
- $17.11 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.88%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.47%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.04%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 0.07%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 4.19%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17.73 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2020 is $825.24. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Burkina Faso for 2020 is 1.88%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is 2.01%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2020 is 5.04%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.