Bank Depositors Statistics in Burkina Faso (2026)
Burkina Faso recorded commercial bank depositors of 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 203 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Burkina Faso ranks #23 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #81 of 95 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 216.7 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Depositors in Burkina Faso as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +6.8% (2022)
- Up from 203 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +8.3% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 51.8 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 51.8 per 1,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 51.8 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- Record high (2022)
- 216.7 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- The 2022 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Burkina Faso.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #23 of 35 (2022)
- Burkina Faso ranks 23 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #81 of 95 (2022)
- Burkina Faso ranks 81 of 95 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 534.5 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Burkina Faso (216.7 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 282.2 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.8%); not an official figure.
- Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2023)
- 234.5 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- 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, 2004–2022
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 217 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 203 | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 184 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 177 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 173 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 169 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 156 | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 137 | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 122 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 108 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 101 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 86.8 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 75.3 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 67.7 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 65.5 | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 58.2 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 54.6 | −46.9% |
| 2005 | 103 | +98.8% |
| 2004 | 51.8 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Burkina Faso?
Commercial bank depositors in Burkina Faso stood at 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank depositors in Burkina Faso changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 51.8 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 216.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
How does Burkina Faso compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Burkina Faso ranks 23 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 216.7 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Burkina Faso rank globally on bank depositors?
Burkina Faso ranks 81 of 95 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.DPTR.P3, 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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