Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 0.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Burkina Faso, 1996–2024
Source: UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for research & development spending as a share of gdp in Burkina Faso is 0.1%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Burkina Faso peaked at 0.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2007.
Burkina Faso ranks 100th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Burkina Faso
- Scientific and technical journal articles 519.72 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 27.46 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 116.59 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 116.59 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 28.3% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 2 (2010)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 3.99 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.8514 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 200,485 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Burkina Faso?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Burkina Faso was 0.1% in 2024, according to UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6% in 2017.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2007.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Burkina Faso ranks 100th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Research & development spending as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Includes basic research, applied research, and experimental development.