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 2013 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Burkina Faso External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 23.4 | 25.4 | 28.9 | 25.8 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.5 |
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