_*Economy #_Overview: One of the poorest countries in the world, Burkina has a high population density, few natural resources, and relatively infertile soil. Economic development is hindered by a poor communications network within a landlocked country. Agriculture provides about 40% of GDP and is entirely of a subsistence nature. Industry, dominated by unprofitable government-controlled corporations, accounts for about 15% of GDP.
_#_GDP: $1.75 billion, per capita $205 (1988); real growth rate 3% (1989)
_#_Inflation rate (consumer prices): - 0.5% (1989)
_#_Unemployment rate: NA%
_#_Budget: revenues $275 million; expenditures $287 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1989)
_#_Exports: $262 million (f.o.b., 1989);
commodities—oilseeds, cotton, live animals, gold;
partners—EC 42% (France 30%, other 12%), Taiwan 17%, Ivory Coast 15% (1985)
_#_Imports: $619 million (f.o.b., 1989);
commodities—grain, dairy products, petroleum, machinery;