Government Spending in Burkina Faso increased to 2140.80 XOF Billion in 2025 from 2117.50 XOF Billion in 2024. Government Spending in Burkina Faso averaged 844.77 XOF Billion from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 2140.80 XOF Billion in 2025 and a record low of 247.10 XOF Billion in 1990. source: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)

Government Spending in Burkina Faso is expected to reach 2244.00 XOF Billion by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Burkina Faso Government Spending is projected to trend around 2349.00 XOF Billion in 2027 and 2455.00 XOF Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Credit Rating 20.00 Aug 2026
Government Budget -3.50 -5.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Debt to GDP 53.10 57.30 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Spending 2140.80 2117.50 XOF Billion Dec 2025
Holidays
Military Expenditure 891.60 1023.80 USD Million Dec 2025


Burkina Faso Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2140.80 2117.50 2140.80 247.10 1990 - 2025 XOF Billion Yearly
Constant Prices 2008, NSA