Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 4.14 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▼ Falling
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Burkina Faso, 2015–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2024, automated teller machines (atms) in Burkina Faso stood at 4.14 per 100,000 adults.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Burkina Faso peaked at 5.18 per 100,000 adults in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.04 per 100,000 adults, in 2018.
That places Burkina Faso 173rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.3 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2016 | 4.64 per 100,000 adults | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 5.18 per 100,000 adults | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 4.04 per 100,000 adults | -22.0% |
| 2019 | 4.98 per 100,000 adults | +23.3% |
| 2020 | 4.36 per 100,000 adults | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 4.35 per 100,000 adults | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 4.39 per 100,000 adults | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 4.35 per 100,000 adults | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 4.14 per 100,000 adults | -4.9% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 4.14 per 100,000 adults is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.72 per 100,000 adults, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 4.14 per 100,000 adults is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.68 per 100,000 adults, 62% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.62 per 100,000 adults | 4.04 per 100,000 adults | 5.18 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.32 per 100,000 adults | 4.14 per 100,000 adults | 4.39 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More financial sector data for Burkina Faso
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.9818 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Burkina Faso?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Burkina Faso was 4.14 per 100,000 adults in 2024, according to Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 5.18 per 100,000 adults in 2017.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.04 per 100,000 adults in 2018.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Burkina Faso ranks 173rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Automated teller machines (ATMs) are electromechanical devices which enable customers of financial institutions to perform financial transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, deposits, transfer of funds, and obtaining account information, using an electronic card.