Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 50.79 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
50.79 US dollar
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
94th
of 162 countries
All-time high
52.87 US dollar
in 2016
All-time low
30.28 US dollar
in 2003
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Burkina Faso, 2000–2018

02040602000200920182000: 36.3 US dollar2001: 33.9 US dollar2002: 32.3 US dollar2003: 30.3 US dollar2004: 30.8 US dollar2005: 30.8 US dollar2006: 31.4 US dollar2007: 32.3 US dollar2008: 34.1 US dollar2009: 37.8 US dollar2010: 40.7 US dollar2011: 45.2 US dollar2012: 48.9 US dollar2013: 50.2 US dollar2014: 51.9 US dollar2015: 52.8 US dollar2016: 52.9 US dollar2017: 52.7 US dollar2018: 50.8 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

In 2018, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Burkina Faso stood at 50.79 US dollar.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 48.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Burkina Faso peaked at 52.87 US dollar in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30.28 US dollar, in 2003.

That places Burkina Faso 94th out of 162 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Burkina Faso, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 36.27 US dollar
2001 33.9 US dollar -6.6%
2002 32.32 US dollar -4.6%
2003 30.28 US dollar -6.3%
2004 30.8 US dollar +1.7%
2005 30.79 US dollar -0.0%
2006 31.39 US dollar +1.9%
2007 32.3 US dollar +2.9%
2008 34.13 US dollar +5.6%
2009 37.85 US dollar +10.9%
2010 40.66 US dollar +7.4%
2011 45.17 US dollar +11.1%
2012 48.9 US dollar +8.3%
2013 50.24 US dollar +2.8%
2014 51.91 US dollar +3.3%
2015 52.83 US dollar +1.8%
2016 52.87 US dollar +0.1%
2017 52.71 US dollar -0.3%
2018 50.79 US dollar -3.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33 US dollar 30.28 US dollar 37.85 US dollar 10
2010s 49.56 US dollar 40.66 US dollar 52.87 US dollar 9

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  6. 97 Israel 46.35 US dollar compare

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What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Burkina Faso?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Burkina Faso was 50.79 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 52.87 US dollar in 2016.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 30.28 US dollar in 2003.
How does Burkina Faso rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Burkina Faso ranks 94th out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.