Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Burkina Faso in 2024 — 18.68%. Ranked 42 in the world out of 89. Since 2002, the indicator has risen by 9.02 pp.
2002–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Burkina Faso
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.68 | +0.13 pp |
| 2023 | 18.56 | +0.7 pp |
| 2022 | 17.86 | +1.84 pp |
| 2021 | 16.02 | +2.28 pp |
| 2020 | 13.74 | −1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 15.64 | +0.35 pp |
| 2018 | 15.29 | +0.03 pp |
| 2017 | 15.26 | +1.12 pp |
| 2016 | 14.14 | +0.86 pp |
| 2015 | 13.28 | −0.38 pp |
| 2014 | 13.66 | −1.28 pp |
| 2013 | 14.95 | +1.06 pp |
| 2012 | 13.89 | +1.67 pp |
| 2011 | 12.22 | +0.91 pp |
| 2010 | 11.31 | +0.18 pp |
| 2009 | 11.13 | +0.58 pp |
| 2008 | 10.55 | −0.73 pp |
| 2007 | 11.28 | +0.5 pp |
| 2006 | 10.78 | +0.33 pp |
| 2005 | 10.45 | −0.84 pp |
| 2004 | 11.29 | +1.43 pp |
| 2003 | 9.86 | +0.2 pp |
| 2002 | 9.66 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Burkina Faso
18.68
Guinea-Bissau
8.3
Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.