Fuel imports in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Fuel imports was 41.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Burkina Faso, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2024, fuel imports in Burkina Faso stood at 41.1%. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Burkina Faso peaked at 41.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 1962.
That places Burkina Faso 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.4% | — |
| 1963 | 3.5% | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 3.5% | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 4.3% | +20.1% |
| 1966 | 5.9% | +38.1% |
| 1967 | 6.5% | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 6.7% | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 6.6% | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 8.2% | +23.8% |
| 1971 | 8.8% | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 8.6% | -3.2% |
| 1973 | 7.1% | -17.4% |
| 1974 | 6.5% | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 8.8% | +36.4% |
| 1976 | 7.8% | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 8.5% | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 8.5% | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 11.3% | +33.1% |
| 1980 | 13.2% | +16.6% |
| 1981 | 15.6% | +17.7% |
| 1982 | 16.5% | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 17.1% | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 14.0% | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 13.9% | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 18.0% | +29.9% |
| 1998 | 15.8% | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 16.0% | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 25.2% | +57.3% |
| 2001 | 25.1% | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 16.9% | -32.6% |
| 2003 | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 16.2% | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 19.9% | +23.4% |
| 2007 | 24.2% | +21.2% |
| 2008 | 24.8% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 24.0% | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 22.4% | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 24.5% | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 25.9% | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 26.1% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 31.6% | +21.1% |
| 2015 | 26.2% | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 19.9% | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 23.5% | +18.0% |
| 2018 | 26.6% | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 28.2% | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 28.9% | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 37.0% | +27.8% |
| 2023 | 39.6% | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 41.1% | +4.0% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 41.1% is above the median for low income countries, which is 19.2%, 2.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 41.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.3%, 2.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8 |
| 1970s | 8.4% | 6.5% | 11.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.6% | 13.2% | 17.1% | 4 |
| 1990s | 15.6% | 13.9% | 18.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 21.5% | 16.2% | 25.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 25.5% | 19.9% | 31.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.6% | 26.6% | 41.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 1 Brunei 65.9% compare
- 2 United States Virgin Islands 58.5% compare
- 4 Nigeria 38.0% compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 36.5% compare
- 6 Mali 36.3% compare
More energy & mining data for Burkina Faso
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Burkina Faso?
- Fuel imports in Burkina Faso was 41.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 41.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 1962.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for fuel imports?
- Burkina Faso ranks 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.