Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 109.44 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
109.44 million
Change on year
down 83.7%
World rank
143rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
669.74 million
in 2022
All-time low
-98.78 million
in 2020
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Burkina Faso, 2005–2023

0200.0M400.0M600.0M2005201420232005: 52.1M2006: 83.8M2007: 21.7M2008: 33.2M2009: 56.7M2010: 38.9M2011: 143.8M2012: 329.3M2013: 490.4M2014: 357.3M2015: 231.9M2016: 390.6M2017: 2.6M2018: 268.4M2019: 163.0M2020: -98.8M2021: -80.0M2022: 669.7M2023: 109.4M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Burkina Faso stood at 109.44 million.

The figure is down 83.7% on the previous year and down 77.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Burkina Faso peaked at 669.74 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, -98.78 million, in 2020.

That places Burkina Faso 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Burkina Faso, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 52.13 million
2006 83.85 million +60.8%
2007 21.71 million -74.1%
2008 33.19 million +52.9%
2009 56.65 million +70.7%
2010 38.87 million -31.4%
2011 143.85 million +270.1%
2012 329.28 million +128.9%
2013 490.40 million +48.9%
2014 357.30 million -27.1%
2015 231.90 million -35.1%
2016 390.62 million +68.4%
2017 2.57 million -99.3%
2018 268.42 million +10333.2%
2019 162.97 million -39.3%
2020 -98.78 million -160.6%
2021 -79.96 million -19.1%
2022 669.74 million -937.6%
2023 109.44 million -83.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 49.51 million 21.71 million 83.85 million 5
2010s 241.62 million 2.57 million 490.40 million 10
2020s 150.11 million -98.78 million 669.74 million 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Burkina Faso?
Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Burkina Faso was 109.44 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 669.74 million in 2022.
What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was -98.78 million in 2020.
How does Burkina Faso rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Burkina Faso ranks 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
205 places, 3,846 data points, 2005–2024
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