Lowest Unemployment in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest 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 lowest unemployment rates in Burkina Faso represent some of the strongest local job markets. Bama has an unemployment rate of just 3.5%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Bama's unemployment rate of 3.5% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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