Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was 432.90 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso is 432.90 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso peaked at 1.57 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, 180.59 million, in 2010.
Burkina Faso ranks 26th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 209.09 million | — |
| 2006 | 1.57 billion | +649.5% |
| 2007 | 292.86 million | -81.3% |
| 2008 | 191.64 million | -34.6% |
| 2009 | 267.94 million | +39.8% |
| 2010 | 180.59 million | -32.6% |
| 2011 | 193.25 million | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 269.86 million | +39.6% |
| 2013 | 482.71 million | +78.9% |
| 2014 | 405.44 million | -16.0% |
| 2015 | 260.17 million | -35.8% |
| 2016 | 253.36 million | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 297.66 million | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 316.57 million | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 214.93 million | -32.1% |
| 2020 | 367.66 million | +71.1% |
| 2021 | 425.08 million | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 418.36 million | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 432.90 million | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 505.74 million | 191.64 million | 1.57 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 287.46 million | 180.59 million | 482.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 411.00 million | 367.66 million | 432.90 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 23 Lebanon 603.68 million compare
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- 28 Rwanda 383.05 million compare
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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 capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Burkina Faso was 432.90 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.59 million in 2010.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Burkina Faso ranks 26th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.