Burkina Faso: IMF confirms solid growth of 5% and negative inflation in 2025

Ouagadougou – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released encouraging figures for Burkina Faso’s  the economy ofBurkina Faso on February 18, 2026. According to the institution, the country recorded economic growth of 5% in 2025, continuing its upward trajectory from 4.8% in 2024.

Outlook for coming years remains positive. The IMF projects gross domestic product (GDP) expansion between 4.5% and 5% annually through 2028.

These forecasts position Burkina Faso among the sub-region’s dynamic economies, despite persistent security challenges.

The mining sector’s strong performance largely explains this trajectory. Gold and, more recently, lithium extraction significantly contribute to export earnings and state revenues, even as the country pursues economic diversification to reduce dependence on extractive resources.

On prices, the trend is equally favorable. Average inflation fell from 4.2% in 2024 to -0.5% in 2025, representing a slight decline in consumer prices.

Economists anticipate a gradual return to approximately 2% inflation over the medium term, a level considered healthy for economic activity.

These positive indicators reinforce confidence in authorities the economic policies of the Authorities.

Despite security and humanitarian challenges, the country maintains growth momentum while controlling inflation, creating favorable conditions for investment and improving living standards for the population.

Fanta KEITA