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Burkina Faso's

Economic indicators

120

World ranked

Burkina Faso ranks 120 in the world by current economic output

$20.3bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

74

EMEA ranked

Burkina Faso is ranked 74 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Burkina Faso, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

2.1%

Current rate

▲ 1.2% increase

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Burkina Faso's inflation rate

14 weeks

Maternity leave

Countries mandate 22 days of annual leave, varying sick leave with pay up to 4 months, and 14 weeks of maternity leave.

4 months

Sick leave

Types of mandatory employee leaves: Annual (22 days), Sick (1-4 months, compensation only), and Maternity (14 weeks).

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Burkina Faso's

Labor market

Burkina Faso vs world population age distribution

20.5m

Population

Burkina Faso has a population of about 20.5m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

43 hrs

Average working full time week

Working beyond 40 hours weekly is overtime, and pay rates are determined by the employment contract, typically at a higher rate than regular hours.

5.3%

Current percentage

▼ 0.1% reduction

Burkina Faso has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Burkina Faso's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • gold
  • cotton lint
  • agricultural processing

Ratio of males to females (by age)

73 / 58

Male

In Burkina Faso there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Burkina Faso's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.