The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) kept its marginal lending facility rate unchanged at 5% following its September 9, 2026 meeting, citing resilient global economic activity despite continued disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East. Economic activity across the Union remained robust in Q2 2026, with estimated year-on-year growth of 6.0%, compared with 6.1% in Q1. The BCEAO expects the Union’s economy to grow by 6.1% in 2026. The external position also strengthened in the second quarter, supported by higher export values for gold, cotton, cocoa and petroleum products. Meanwhile, financing conditions remained adequate, with bank credit to the private sector rising by 6.6% at the end of June 2026. The Monetary Policy Committee said it would continue to closely monitor risks to price developments and monetary conditions and take appropriate measures, if necessary, to safeguard monetary and financial stability across the Union. source: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Interest Rate in Burkina Faso averaged 4.34 percent from 2010 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in December of 2023 and a record low of 3.50 percent in September of 2013. This page provides - Burkina Faso Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Burkina Faso Interest Rate - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on September of 2026.
Interest Rate in Burkina Faso is expected to be 5.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Burkina Faso Interest Rate is projected to trend around 4.50 percent in 2027 and 4.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.