Number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Number of strikes and lockouts was 5 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
5
World rank
55th
of 99 countries
All-time high
10
in 1974
All-time low
0
in 1977
Years of data
12
1969–2022

Number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso, 1969–2022

02468101969199520221969: 21970: 31971: 21972: 21973: 71974: 101976: 41977: 01978: 31980: 71991: 32022: 5

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Burkina Faso recorded 5 for number of strikes and lockouts in 2022.

Over the whole period, number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso peaked at 10 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1977.

Burkina Faso ranks 55th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso, 1969 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1969 2
1970 3 +50.0%
1971 2 -33.3%
1972 2 +0.0%
1973 7 +250.0%
1974 10 +42.9%
1976 4 -60.0%
1977 0 -100.0%
1978 3
1980 7 +133.3%
1991 3 -57.1%
2022 5 +66.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2 2 2 1
1970s 3.88 0 10 8
1980s 7 7 7 1
1990s 3 3 3 1
2020s 5 5 5 1

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

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  6. 55 Hungary 5 compare
  7. 55 Ireland 5 compare
  8. 55 Eswatini 5 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso?
Number of strikes and lockouts in Burkina Faso was 5 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest number of strikes and lockouts recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 10 in 1974.
What is the lowest number of strikes and lockouts recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1977.
How does Burkina Faso rank for number of strikes and lockouts?
Burkina Faso ranks 55th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Number of strikes and lockouts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of strikes and lockouts
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
99 places, 2,354 data points, 1969–2024
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A strike is a temporary work stoppage carried out by one or more groups of workers with a view to enforcing or resisting demands or expressing grievances, or supporting other workers in their demands or grievances. A lockout is a total or partial temporary closure of one or more places of employment, or the hindering of the normal work activities of employees, by one or more employers with a view to enforcing or resisting demands or expressing grievances, or supporting other employers in their demands or grievances. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Industrial Relations data (IRdata) database description.