How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Nigeria?

28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Monetary Fund, published as Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Burkina Faso vs Nigeria: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)

Burkina Faso

19.1

in 2027

Nigeria

16.85

in 2027

Burkina Faso rank

36th

Nigeria rank

38th

Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) over time

Burkina Faso
Nigeria

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 19.1 against 16.85 in Nigeria, a difference of 2.25.

That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.

Burkina Faso ranks 36th and Nigeria ranks 38th of 45 countries.

Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
2000s	33.37	14.96	18.41	Burkina Faso
2010s	21.25	2.53	18.73	Burkina Faso
2020s	23.19	12.37	10.82	Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and), Burkina Faso or Nigeria?: Burkina Faso, at 19.1 against 16.85 in Nigeria as of 2027.
What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Burkina Faso and Nigeria?: 2.25, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Nigeria?: 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
How do Burkina Faso and Nigeria rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?: Burkina Faso ranks 36th and Nigeria ranks 38th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Monetary Fund, published as Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
Source: International Monetary Fund
Licence: IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 64 places, 1,765 data points, 2000–2027
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

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