Burkina Faso/ The economy shows remarkable resilience in 2025
Despite a challenging security and international context, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Burkina Faso achieved exceptional performance in 2025, according to results presented Tuesday during the first session of its ministerial sector council, held by videoconference in Ouagadougou.
The figures demonstrate rigorous management and resource mobilization exceeding all expectations.
In external financing, budget support disbursements reached 65.757 billion FCFA against a forecast of 38.5 billion; an execution rate of 170.79%. This performance strengthens state treasury and capacity to finance priorities.
Domestic resource mobilization totaled 3,309.725 billion FCFA, surpassing the 3,236.994 billion target.
Local governments recorded 51.107 billion FCFA in revenue, representing 111.72% of objectives.
The Patriotic Support Fund collected 222.242 billion FCFA, far exceeding the 150 billion annual forecast; demonstrating citizens’ commitment to national development and security efforts.
The year also marked major institutional advances. the exit of the Brkina Faso from the FATF grey list represents a significant diplomatic and financial victory, enhancing international credibility.
Governance efforts intensified with verification of 1,320 accounting positions and control of 1,850 deposit accounts.
The ministry also laid future groundwork by developing the “Burkina 2060” prospective study and the 2026-2030 National Development Plan.
This record, presented as discussions begin on public procurement digitalization, shows that Burkina Faso even under pressure is patiently building foundations for economic sovereignty.
