# Burkina Faso banking and microfinance sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/burkina-faso-banking-and-microfinance-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-11T10:29:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The banking and microfinance sectors in Burkina Faso have demonstrated significant expansion through 2025. On a microfinance level, Baobab Burkina reported a 48.4% increase in 2025 net profit, reaching 1.45 billion FCFA. This growth was supported by a 30.3% increase in its net loan portfolio and a 46.1% rise in customer deposits.

Broadening to the wider banking sector, data from the UMOA Banking Commission indicates that the combined total assets of the top ten banks grew by 47.4% between 2020 and 2025, rising to 8,850.1 billion FCFA. Coris Bank International has emerged as a dominant leader, with assets growing 84.4% over six years to reach 2,807.6 billion FCFA, surpassing the combined assets of Ecobank Burkina and BOA Burkina Faso.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Burkina Faso banking sector sees rapid growth and market shifts

Burkina Faso's banking sector grew 47.4% between 2020 and 2025, with Coris Bank International cementing its dominance through significant asset expansion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-banking-sector-sees-rapid-growth-and-market-shifts

### 2026-09-08: Baobab Burkina reports 48.4% increase in 2025 net profit

Baobab Burkina achieved a 48.4% increase in net profit to 1.45 billion FCFA in 2025, driven by growth in its loan portfolio and customer deposits.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baobab-burkina-reports-484-increase-in-2025-net-profit

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