Burkina Faso 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$19.70 billion
↑ 11.13% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$895.54
↑ 8.52% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.94%
↑ 4.93pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.65%
↑ 1.77pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $17.73 billion | $19.70 billion | +11.13% |
| GDP per Capita | $825.24 | $895.54 | +8.52% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.01% | 6.94% | +4.93pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.88% | 3.65% | +1.77pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.04% | 5.20% | +0.16pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $19.70 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $895.54
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.94%
- Gross National Income
- $18.77 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.65%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.11%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.13%
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)
- 0.39%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Burkina Faso's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $19.70 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Burkina Faso for 2021 is $895.54. 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 2021 is 3.65%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Burkina Faso's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 6.94%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso for 2021 is 5.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.