Resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Resources statistical capacity was 18.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18.96 million
Change on year
up 16.0%
World rank
7th
of 146 countries
All-time high
19.83 million
in 2021
All-time low
1.91 million
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso, 2010–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M2010201620232010: 4.0M2011: 1.9M2012: 2.4M2013: 5.0M2014: 5.2M2015: 5.2M2016: 6.5M2017: 2.2M2018: 9.2M2019: 10.1M2020: 10.3M2021: 19.8M2022: 16.3M2023: 19.0M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso is 18.96 million, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 16.0% on the previous year and up 281.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso peaked at 19.83 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.91 million, in 2011.

That places Burkina Faso 7th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 3.97 million —
2011 1.91 million -51.9%
2012 2.37 million +23.9%
2013 4.97 million +109.8%
2014 5.24 million +5.4%
2015 5.25 million +0.2%
2016 6.48 million +23.6%
2017 2.17 million -66.6%
2018 9.24 million +326.3%
2019 10.14 million +9.8%
2020 10.29 million +1.5%
2021 19.83 million +92.7%
2022 16.35 million -17.6%
2023 18.96 million +16.0%

Burkina Faso compared with similar countries

  • Burkina Faso's 18.96 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.71 million, 5.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Burkina Faso's 18.96 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 3.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +326.3% 2.17 million 9.24 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.17 million 1.91 million 10.14 million 10
2020s 16.36 million 10.29 million 19.83 million 4

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

  1. 4 Nigeria 23.47 million compare
  2. 5 Kenya 21.80 million compare
  3. 6 Peru 20.23 million compare
  4. 8 Vietnam 18.28 million compare
  5. 9 Cote d'Ivoire 17.50 million compare
  6. 10 Ethiopia 17.07 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso?
Resources statistical capacity in Burkina Faso was 18.96 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 19.83 million in 2021.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 1.91 million in 2011.
How does Burkina Faso rank for resources statistical capacity?
Burkina Faso ranks 7th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is up 281.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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