
Economic impact of violence in Burkina Faso 2010-2019
The economic impact of violence in Burkina Faso nearly reached five billion U.S. dollars in 2019, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). This indicator measures both the direct and indirect costs of violent acts, considering the multiplier effect. From 2010 onwards, the value fluctuated, reaching its lowest at 2.98 billion U.S. dollars in 2012.