Burkina Faso
Capital: Ouagadougou
Population
~23 million (2024 estimate)
Area
272,967 km²
GDP
$20.9 billion (2023 est.)
Bordering Countries
6
Overview
West Africa, bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African nation dependent on agriculture (especially cotton) and gold mining. It faces challenges from high transport costs, security issues, and climate vulnerabilities, but is pursuing regional cooperation and infrastructure development.
Bordering Countries: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Gold (over 70% of export earnings), cotton, livestock, sesame seeds
Key Industries
Mining (gold, zinc), agriculture (cotton, cereals), livestock, services
Main Trade Partners
Switzerland (gold), Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, India, France
Economic Challenges
High transport costs, trade delays, security challenges, climate vulnerabilities, infrastructure needs
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Abidjan-Ouagadougou Corridor, Tema-Ouagadougou Corridor, Lomé-Ouagadougou Corridor, Cotonou-Ouagadougou Corridor
Key Border Crossing Points
Houndé (Côte d'Ivoire), Dakola (Ghana), Cinkansé (Togo), Niangoloko (Côte d'Ivoire), Fada N'Gourma (Benin)
Port Access
Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Tema (Ghana), Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin)
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Implementation of One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs), digital customs platforms, corridor infrastructure improvements
Trade & Transit Challenges
Dependence on multiple transit countries, security risks along corridors, infrastructure gaps, border delays, high logistics costs
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
National Development Plan (PNDES): economic transformation, infrastructure, regional integration; AfCFTA implementation; customs modernization
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Border post upgrades (Cinkansé, Dakola, Niangoloko), Abidjan-Ouagadougou Rail Project rehabilitation, trade facilitation initiatives, security and resilience programs