External Debt in Burkina Faso
External debt was 28.8% of GDP in Burkina Faso in 2021, compared to 17.9% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 22.2% of GDP over the last decade. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Burkina Faso External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Burkina Faso from 2012 to 2021.
Source: Joint External Debt Hub (JEDH).
Burkina Faso External Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 21.0 | 23.2 | 25.1 | 28.8 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 4.9 |