Burkina Faso Unemployment Rate 1991-2020
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.06%, a 0.04% increase from 2017.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2017 was 6.02%, a 0.35% decline from 2016.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2016 was 6.36%, a 0.34% decline from 2015.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2015 was 6.70%, a 0.23% increase from 2014.
| Burkina Faso Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2018 |
6.06% |
0.04% |
| 2017 |
6.02% |
-0.35% |
| 2016 |
6.36% |
-0.34% |
| 2015 |
6.70% |
0.23% |
| 2014 |
6.48% |
0.20% |
| 2013 |
6.28% |
0.47% |
| 2012 |
5.81% |
0.52% |
| 2011 |
5.29% |
0.38% |
| 2010 |
4.91% |
0.51% |
| 2009 |
4.40% |
0.80% |
| 2008 |
3.59% |
0.29% |
| 2007 |
3.30% |
-0.40% |
| 2006 |
3.70% |
-0.30% |
| 2005 |
4.00% |
0.61% |
| 2004 |
3.39% |
0.61% |
| 2003 |
2.78% |
-0.03% |
| 2002 |
2.81% |
0.03% |
| 2001 |
2.78% |
0.11% |
| 2000 |
2.66% |
0.13% |
| 1999 |
2.53% |
0.09% |
| 1998 |
2.44% |
-0.01% |
| 1997 |
2.45% |
-0.09% |
| 1996 |
2.54% |
-0.01% |
| 1995 |
2.56% |
-0.02% |
| 1994 |
2.58% |
0.01% |
| 1993 |
2.57% |
0.16% |
| 1992 |
2.41% |
-0.03% |
| 1991 |
2.44% |
-0.03% |
