Highest Unemployment in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Burkina Faso

1 Bama 01 3.5%

2 Gaoua 13 3.5%

3 Garango 04 3.5%

4 Gourcy 10 3.5%

5 Yako 10 3.5%

6 Zorgo 11 3.5%

7 Réo 06 3.5%

8 Orodara 09 3.5%

9 Ziniaré 11 3.5%

10 Niangoloko 02 3.5%

11 Nouna 01 3.5%

12 Aribinda 12 3.5%

13 Bittou 04 3.5%

14 Kombissiri 07 3.5%

15 Manga 07 3.5%

16 Pô 07 3.5%

17 Bourzanga 05 3.5%

18 Barogo 11 3.5%

19 Gao 06 3.5%

20 Tougan 01 3.5%

21 Sapouy 06 3.5%

22 Nioko I 03 3.5%

23 Ouagadougou 03 3.5%

24 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 3.5%

25 Koudougou 06 3.5%

26 Saaba 03 3.5%

27 Ouahigouya 10 3.5%

28 Kaya 05 3.5%

29 Banfora 02 3.5%

30 Pouytenga 04 3.5%

31 Houndé 09 3.5%

32 Fada N'gourma 08 3.5%

33 Yalgo 05 3.5%

34 Dédougou 01 3.5%

35 Tenkodogo 04 3.5%

36 Djibo 12 3.5%

37 Kongoussi 05 3.5%

38 Léo 06 3.5%

39 Koupéla 04 3.5%

40 Titao 10 3.5%

41 Saonré 03 3.5%

42 Dori 12 3.5%

43 Sabou 06 3.5%

44 Kindi 06 3.5%

45 Namponkoré 08 3.5%

46 Tô 06 3.5%

47 Toma 01 3.5%

48 Diapaga 08 3.5%

49 Karankasso 09 3.5%

50 Gomboussougou 07 3.5%

51 Gayéri 08 3.5%

52 Pa 01 3.5%

53 Mani 08 3.5%

54 Tita 06 3.5%

55 Kompienga 08 3.5%

56 Pama 08 3.5%

57 Ouargaye 04 3.5%

58 Sebba 12 3.5%

59 Nanoro 06 3.5%

60 Gorom-Gorom 12 3.5%

61 Mangodara 02 3.5%

62 Pitmoaga 06 3.5%

63 Sindou 02 3.5%

64 Zabré 04 3.5%

65 Kokologo 06 3.5%

66 Dano 13 3.5%

67 Mogtédo 11 3.5%

68 Diébougou 13 3.5%

69 Boussé 11 3.5%

70 Solenzo 01 3.5%

71 Boulsa 05 3.5%

72 Pissila 05 3.5%

73 Béguédo 04 3.5%

74 Goulouré 06 3.5%

75 Bogandé 08 3.5%

76 Fara Department 01 3.5%

77 Boromo 01 3.5%

78 Cinkansé 04 3.5%

79 Zinguédéssé 03 3.5%

80 Korsimoro 05 3.5%

81 Batié 13 3.5%

82 Kouka 05 3.5%

83 Natiaboani 08 3.5%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Burkina Faso face significant economic challenges. Bama has an unemployment rate of 3.5%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Bama, about 1 in 29 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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