Burkina Faso: Uneven economic development

The latest value from 2024 is 8.4 index points, an increase from 8.3 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 5.28 index points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Burkina Faso from 2007 to 2024 is 8.27 index points. The minimum value, 7.3 index points, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 9 index points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Uneven economic development indicator considers inequality within the economy, irrespective of the actual performance of an economy. The higher the value of the index, the higher the inequality in the country's economy.