Burkina Faso Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2020 was 4.96%, a 0.34% increase from 2019.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2019 was 4.62%, a 0.08% decline from 2018.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2018 was 4.70%, a 0.43% decline from 2017.
- Burkina Faso unemployment rate for 2017 was 5.13%, a 0.47% decline from 2016.
| Burkina Faso Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
4.96% |
0.34% |
| 2019 |
4.62% |
-0.08% |
| 2018 |
4.70% |
-0.43% |
| 2017 |
5.13% |
-0.47% |
| 2016 |
5.60% |
-0.44% |
| 2015 |
6.04% |
-0.44% |
| 2014 |
6.48% |
0.41% |
| 2013 |
6.07% |
0.49% |
| 2012 |
5.58% |
0.46% |
| 2011 |
5.12% |
0.44% |
| 2010 |
4.68% |
0.45% |
| 2009 |
4.23% |
0.61% |
| 2008 |
3.62% |
0.32% |
| 2007 |
3.30% |
-0.34% |
| 2006 |
3.64% |
-0.36% |
| 2005 |
4.00% |
0.63% |
| 2004 |
3.37% |
0.59% |
| 2003 |
2.78% |
0.07% |
| 2002 |
2.71% |
0.08% |
| 2001 |
2.63% |
0.06% |
| 2000 |
2.57% |
0.05% |
| 1999 |
2.52% |
0.08% |
| 1998 |
2.44% |
-0.03% |
| 1997 |
2.47% |
-0.04% |
| 1996 |
2.51% |
-0.03% |
| 1995 |
2.54% |
-0.04% |
| 1994 |
2.58% |
0.02% |
| 1993 |
2.56% |
0.05% |
| 1992 |
2.51% |
0.03% |
| 1991 |
2.48% |
0.03% |
