GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.12 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.12 billion current US$
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
188th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.12 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
204.17 million current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Guinea-Bissau, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 2.12 billion current US$ for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 2.12 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 204.17 million current US$, in 1971.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 188th of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 204.67 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 204.17 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 227.99 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 232.33 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 256.77 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 283.31 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 292.15 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 298.87 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 318.88 million current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 308.14 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 287.65 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 402.23 million current US$ | +39.8% |
| 1982 | 430.28 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 425.23 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 359.98 million current US$ | -15.3% |
| 1985 | 373.96 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 338.52 million current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 451.89 million current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1988 | 427.51 million current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 554.07 million current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1990 | 634.19 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 668.47 million current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 588.31 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1993 | 615.78 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 612.50 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 660.20 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 702.97 million current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 698.11 million current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 591.03 million current US$ | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 579.37 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 391.35 million current US$ | -32.5% |
| 2001 | 412.61 million current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 466.77 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 553.62 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 582.17 million current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 639.78 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 634.78 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 753.16 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 952.67 million current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2009 | 890.17 million current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 940.11 million current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 1.05 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 1.47 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2018 | 1.55 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 1.68 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 1.88 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 1.84 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 2.08 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2024 | 2.12 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 2.12 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 12% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 2.12 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 262.73 million current US$ | 204.17 million current US$ | 318.88 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 405.13 million current US$ | 287.65 million current US$ | 554.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 635.09 million current US$ | 579.37 million current US$ | 702.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 627.71 million current US$ | 391.35 million current US$ | 952.67 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.24 billion current US$ | 940.11 million current US$ | 1.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.92 billion current US$ | 1.68 billion current US$ | 2.12 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 185 Antigua and Barbuda 2.22 billion current US$ compare
- 186 Seychelles 2.17 billion current US$ compare
- 187 Burundi 2.16 billion current US$ compare
- 189 Eritrea 2.06 billion current US$ compare
- 190 East Timor 1.88 billion current US$ compare
- 191 San Marino 1.83 billion current US$ compare
More population data for Guinea-Bissau
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1572 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4106 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.132 (2100)
- Population density 165.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 302,001 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Guinea-Bissau?
- Gdp in Guinea-Bissau was 2.12 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 204.17 million current US$ in 1971.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for gdp?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 188th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release