Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Where China ranks among a country’s import partners was 4 rank in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau, 1975–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in rank.
Analysis
In 2025, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau stood at 4 rank.
That represents a change of up 33.3% on the previous year and down 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 27 rank in 1991 and was at its lowest, 2 rank, in 2003.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 28th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8 rank | — |
| 1976 | 3 rank | -62.5% |
| 1977 | 10 rank | +233.3% |
| 1978 | 11 rank | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 21 rank | +90.9% |
| 1980 | 13 rank | -38.1% |
| 1981 | 16 rank | +23.1% |
| 1982 | 15 rank | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 7 rank | -53.3% |
| 1984 | 9 rank | +28.6% |
| 1985 | 10 rank | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 14 rank | +40.0% |
| 1987 | 22 rank | +57.1% |
| 1988 | 18 rank | -18.2% |
| 1989 | 15 rank | -16.7% |
| 1990 | 21 rank | +40.0% |
| 1991 | 27 rank | +28.6% |
| 1992 | 11 rank | -59.3% |
| 1993 | 8 rank | -27.3% |
| 1994 | 7 rank | -12.5% |
| 1995 | 16 rank | +128.6% |
| 1996 | 22 rank | +37.5% |
| 1997 | 18 rank | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 13 rank | -27.8% |
| 1999 | 6 rank | -53.8% |
| 2000 | 4 rank | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2 rank | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 3 rank | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 9 rank | +200.0% |
| 2006 | 9 rank | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 11 rank | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 12 rank | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 8 rank | -33.3% |
| 2010 | 11 rank | +37.5% |
| 2011 | 10 rank | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 7 rank | -30.0% |
| 2013 | 9 rank | +28.6% |
| 2014 | 8 rank | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 9 rank | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 6 rank | -33.3% |
| 2017 | 4 rank | -33.3% |
| 2018 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6 rank | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 3 rank | -50.0% |
| 2021 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 4 rank | +33.3% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 4 rank is above the median for low income countries, which is 1 rank, 4.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 4 rank is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 rank, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.6 rank | 3 rank | 21 rank | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.9 rank | 7 rank | 22 rank | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.9 rank | 6 rank | 27 rank | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.6 rank | 2 rank | 12 rank | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.4 rank | 4 rank | 11 rank | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.17 rank | 3 rank | 4 rank | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
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- 28 Faroe Islands 4 rank compare
- 28 Grenada 4 rank compare
- 28 Lithuania 4 rank compare
- 28 Malawi 4 rank compare
- 28 Palau 4 rank compare
- 28 Sao Tome and Principe 4 rank compare
More economy & growth data for Guinea-Bissau
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 13.04 % change on previous year (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0357 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 40.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 3.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 29.26 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau?
- Where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Guinea-Bissau was 4 rank in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 27 rank in 1991.
- What is the lowest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 rank in 2003.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for where china ranks among a country’s import partners?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 28th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is where china ranks among a country’s import partners rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Where China ranks among a country’s import partners. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rank of China among a country's import partners, based on import values that include the cost of goods, freight, and insurance. A rank of 1 means it is the country's largest import partner.