Total debt service in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Total debt service was 2.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.8%
Change on year
down 17.3%
World rank
79th
of 119 countries
All-time high
3.6%
in 1991
All-time low
0.0%
in 1976
Years of data
48
1976–2023
Total debt service in Guinea-Bissau, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in % of GNI.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 2.8% for total debt service in 2023.
The figure is down 17.3% on the previous year and up 1,099.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total debt service in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 3.6% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
That places Guinea-Bissau 79th out of 119 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.
Total debt service in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.4% | +5912.4% |
| 1978 | 0.3% | -26.1% |
| 1979 | 0.8% | +158.0% |
| 1980 | 1.6% | +104.1% |
| 1981 | 1.2% | -27.0% |
| 1982 | 1.3% | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 1.2% | -9.8% |
| 1984 | 2.0% | +67.5% |
| 1985 | 2.6% | +26.0% |
| 1986 | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 2.5% | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 2.4% | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 2.1% | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 1.4% | -35.3% |
| 1991 | 3.6% | +162.7% |
| 1992 | 1.2% | -67.2% |
| 1993 | 0.6% | -45.5% |
| 1994 | 1.3% | +102.8% |
| 1995 | 2.4% | +85.2% |
| 1996 | 1.6% | -33.1% |
| 1997 | 1.3% | -21.5% |
| 1998 | 1.2% | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | +23.2% |
| 2000 | 1.4% | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | -32.9% |
| 2003 | 1.5% | +79.6% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 1.0% | -41.7% |
| 2006 | 1.6% | +55.5% |
| 2007 | 1.4% | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 2.4% | +50.8% |
| 2010 | 2.2% | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -71.1% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | -62.4% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | +56.1% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | +21.5% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | +41.3% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +86.1% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 3.4% | +134.6% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | -17.2% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | -17.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4 |
| 1980s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 76 Liberia 3.0% compare
- 77 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.9% compare
- 78 Togo 2.8% compare
- 80 Guyana 2.7% compare
- 81 Philippines 2.7% compare
- 82 Azerbaijan 2.7% 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)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Population density 165.91 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 302,001 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total debt service in Guinea-Bissau?
- Total debt service in Guinea-Bissau was 2.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total debt service recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 1991.
- What is the lowest total debt service recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1976.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for total debt service?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 79th out of 119 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total debt service rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,099.1%. 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 Total debt service (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release