Burkina Faso 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$15.89 billion
↑ 12.64% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$777.47
↑ 9.64% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.60%
↑ 0.40pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.96%
↑ 0.47pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.11 billion | $15.89 billion | +12.64% |
| GDP per Capita | $709.09 | $777.47 | +9.64% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.20% | 6.60% | +0.40pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.48% | 1.96% | +0.47pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.66% | 4.70% | +0.04pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $15.89 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $777.47
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.60%
- Gross National Income
- $15.39 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.96%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.07%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.70%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.63%
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)
- -4.18%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $15.89 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2018 is $777.47. 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 2018 is 1.96%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 6.60%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2018 is 4.70%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.