Account Ownership Statistics in Burkina Faso (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 51.4% of adults in Burkina Faso had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024. Up from 36.1% in 2021 to 51.4% in 2024 (+15.3 percentage points). Burkina Faso ranks #23 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #110 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 51.4% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Burkina Faso as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +15.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 36.1% in 2021 to 51.4% in 2024 (+15.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 13.4% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 13.4% in 2011 to 51.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 51.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Burkina Faso.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #23 of 36 (2024)
- Burkina Faso ranks 23 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #110 of 145 (2024)
- Burkina Faso ranks 110 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 54.2% (2024)
- Burkina Faso (51.4%) is below the average of 54.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 44% (2024)
- Value for women in Burkina Faso, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 59.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Burkina Faso, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −15.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 44% for women and 59.8% for men — 15.8 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 47.1% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Burkina Faso in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −4.3 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (47.1%) are 4.3 percentage points below the national figure (51.4%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 38.5% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Burkina Faso in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −12.9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (38.5%) are 12.9 percentage points below the national figure (51.4%).
- Internet use in Burkina Faso (2024)
- 28.3% (2024)
- 28.3% of the population in Burkina Faso used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 23.5 million (2024)
- Burkina Faso had a population of 23.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.4% | +15.3 pp |
| 2021 | 36.1% | −7.1 pp |
| 2017 | 43.2% | +28.8 pp |
| 2014 | 14.4% | +1.0 pp |
| 2011 | 13.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Burkina Faso had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
51.4% of adults in Burkina Faso had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the account ownership data for Burkina Faso come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator account.t.d). The latest observation for Burkina Faso is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has account ownership in Burkina Faso changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 13.4% in 2011 to 51.4% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
account.t.d, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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