Burkina Faso 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.82 billion
↓ 4.45% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$836.12
↓ 6.63% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.50%
↓ 5.45pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
14.29%
↑ 10.64pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $19.70 billion | $18.82 billion | -4.45% |
| GDP per Capita | $895.54 | $836.12 | -6.63% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.94% | 1.50% | -5.45pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.65% | 14.29% | +10.64pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.20% | 5.39% | +0.19pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.82 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $836.12
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.50%
- Gross National Income
- $18.03 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 14.29%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.89%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.39%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- -7.46%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.82 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2022 is $836.12. 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 2022 is 14.29%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 1.50%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2022 is 5.39%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.