Burkina Faso 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$12.83 billion
↑ 8.46% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$663.74
↑ 5.34% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.96%
↑ 2.04pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.44%
↓ 0.28pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $11.83 billion | $12.83 billion | +8.46% |
| GDP per Capita | $630.12 | $663.74 | +5.34% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.92% | 5.96% | +2.04pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.72% | 0.44% | -0.28pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.46% | 4.59% | +0.13pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $12.83 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $663.74
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.96%
- Gross National Income
- $12.26 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.44%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.60%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.59%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 2.62%
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)
- -6.08%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $12.83 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2016 is $663.74. 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 2016 is 0.44%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 5.96%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2016 is 4.59%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.