Burkina Faso 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$12.56 billion
↑ 3.98% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$731.47
↑ 0.89% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.45%
↓ 0.17pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.82%
↑ 1.06pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $12.08 billion | $12.56 billion | +3.98% |
| GDP per Capita | $725.02 | $731.47 | +0.89% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.62% | 6.45% | -0.17pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.76% | 3.82% | +1.06pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.83% | 3.86% | +0.03pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $12.56 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $731.47
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.45%
- Gross National Income
- $12.24 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.82%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.82%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.86%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -0.74%
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)
- -1.29%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $12.56 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2012 is $731.47. 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 2012 is 3.82%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 6.45%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2012 is 3.86%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.