Burkina Faso 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$16.03 billion
↑ 0.90% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$764.85
↓ 1.62% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.89%
↓ 0.72pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-3.23%
↓ 5.19pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $15.89 billion | $16.03 billion | +0.90% |
| GDP per Capita | $777.47 | $764.85 | -1.62% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.60% | 5.89% | -0.72pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.96% | -3.23% | -5.19pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.70% | 4.71% | +0.01pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $16.03 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $764.85
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.89%
- Gross National Income
- $15.33 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -3.23%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.51%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.71%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.14%
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)
- -3.27%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $16.03 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2019 is $764.85. 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 2019 is -3.23%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 5.89%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2019 is 4.71%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.