Burkina Faso 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.11 billion
↑ 9.92% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$709.09
↑ 6.83% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.20%
↑ 0.25pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.48%
↑ 1.04pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $12.83 billion | $14.11 billion | +9.92% |
| GDP per Capita | $663.74 | $709.09 | +6.83% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.96% | 6.20% | +0.25pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.44% | 1.48% | +1.04pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.59% | 4.66% | +0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.11 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $709.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.20%
- Gross National Income
- $13.58 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.48%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.42%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.66%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.02%
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)
- -6.35%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.11 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2017 is $709.09. 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 2017 is 1.48%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 6.20%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2017 is 4.66%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.