Net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Net migration metrics was -1,400 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1,400
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
142nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
33,922
in 1977
All-time low
-23,936
in 1964
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau stood at -1,400.
The figure is down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 33,922 in 1977 and was at its lowest, -23,936, in 1964.
That places Guinea-Bissau 142nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -2,148 | — |
| 1951 | -5,522 | +157.1% |
| 1952 | -6,061 | +9.8% |
| 1953 | -6,517 | +7.5% |
| 1954 | -6,875 | +5.5% |
| 1955 | -7,150 | +4.0% |
| 1956 | -7,384 | +3.3% |
| 1957 | -7,569 | +2.5% |
| 1958 | -7,746 | +2.3% |
| 1959 | -7,904 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | -8,007 | +1.3% |
| 1961 | -3,575 | -55.4% |
| 1962 | -3,960 | +10.8% |
| 1963 | -5,993 | +51.3% |
| 1964 | -23,936 | +299.4% |
| 1965 | -19,928 | -16.7% |
| 1966 | -11,006 | -44.8% |
| 1967 | 1,516 | -113.8% |
| 1968 | 2,769 | +82.7% |
| 1969 | -11,033 | -498.4% |
| 1970 | 1,123 | -110.2% |
| 1971 | -13,302 | -1284.5% |
| 1972 | -1,985 | -85.1% |
| 1973 | -1,985 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 24,290 | -1323.7% |
| 1975 | 28,645 | +17.9% |
| 1976 | 32,113 | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 33,922 | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 32,936 | -2.9% |
| 1979 | -13,801 | -141.9% |
| 1980 | -8,086 | -41.4% |
| 1981 | -8,291 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | -8,539 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | -8,729 | +2.2% |
| 1984 | -8,812 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | -8,812 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -8,748 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | -8,622 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | -8,473 | -1.7% |
| 1989 | -8,296 | -2.1% |
| 1990 | -8,151 | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 1,621 | -119.9% |
| 1992 | 7,531 | +364.6% |
| 1993 | 8,562 | +13.7% |
| 1994 | 3,174 | -62.9% |
| 1995 | -4,376 | -237.9% |
| 1996 | -7,369 | +68.4% |
| 1997 | -8,176 | +11.0% |
| 1998 | -8,163 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | -7,686 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | -6,971 | -9.3% |
| 2001 | -6,239 | -10.5% |
| 2002 | -5,712 | -8.4% |
| 2003 | -5,487 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | -5,144 | -6.3% |
| 2005 | -4,662 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | -4,142 | -11.2% |
| 2007 | -3,676 | -11.3% |
| 2008 | -3,313 | -9.9% |
| 2009 | -2,821 | -14.9% |
| 2010 | -2,257 | -20.0% |
| 2011 | -1,760 | -22.0% |
| 2012 | -1,442 | -18.1% |
| 2013 | -1,395 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | -1,393 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | -1,393 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -1,392 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | -1,398 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | -1,396 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | -1,395 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | -1,394 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | -1,395 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | -1,400 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | -1,400 | -0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's -1,400 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 27% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's -1,400 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +1323.7% | -1,985 | 24,290 |
| 1971 | -1284.5% | 1,123 | -13,302 |
| 1969 | -498.4% | 2,769 | -11,033 |
| 1992 | +364.6% | 1,621 | 7,531 |
| 1964 | -299.4% | -5,993 | -23,936 |
| 1995 | -237.9% | 3,174 | -4,376 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -6,488 | -7,904 | -2,148 | 10 |
| 1960s | -8,315 | -23,936 | 2,769 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,196 | -13,801 | 33,922 | 10 |
| 1980s | -8,541 | -8,812 | -8,086 | 10 |
| 1990s | -2,303 | -8,176 | 8,562 | 10 |
| 2000s | -4,817 | -6,971 | -2,821 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1,522 | -2,257 | -1,392 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,397 | -1,400 | -1,394 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 139 Cape Verde -1,226 compare
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- 141 French Polynesia -1,348 compare
- 143 Madagascar -1,487 compare
- 144 Uruguay -1,501 compare
- 145 Saint Martin (French Part) -1,697 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 net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau?
- Net migration metrics in Guinea-Bissau was -1,400 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 33,922 in 1977.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -23,936 in 1964.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for net migration metrics?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 142nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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