Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 5.13 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau, 2002–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau is 5.13 million US dollar, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 86.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 39.66 million US dollar in 2013 and was at its lowest, 311,476 US dollar, in 2004.
That places Guinea-Bissau 139th out of 158 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.12 million US dollar | — |
| 2003 | 577,629 US dollar | -48.4% |
| 2004 | 311,476 US dollar | -46.1% |
| 2011 | 8.16 million US dollar | +2518.6% |
| 2012 | 8.49 million US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 39.66 million US dollar | +367.1% |
| 2014 | 36.65 million US dollar | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 38.17 million US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 36.51 million US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 2.72 million US dollar | -92.5% |
| 2018 | 3.49 million US dollar | +28.4% |
| 2019 | 3.82 million US dollar | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 3.97 million US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 4.29 million US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 4.58 million US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 5.06 million US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2024 | 5.13 million US dollar | +1.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 5.13 million US dollar is below the median for low income countries, which is 54.24 million US dollar, 9% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 5.13 million US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165.27 million US dollar, 3% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +2518.6% | 311,476 US dollar | 8.16 million US dollar |
| 2013 | +367.1% | 8.49 million US dollar | 39.66 million US dollar |
| 2017 | -92.5% | 36.51 million US dollar | 2.72 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 669,405 US dollar | 311,476 US dollar | 1.12 million US dollar | 3 |
| 2010s | 19.74 million US dollar | 2.72 million US dollar | 39.66 million US dollar | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.61 million US dollar | 3.97 million US dollar | 5.13 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 136 Antigua and Barbuda 12.11 million US dollar compare
- 137 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 12.02 million US dollar compare
- 138 Timor-Leste 11.00 million US dollar compare
- 140 Zambia 3.42 million US dollar compare
- 141 Mozambique 3.17 million US dollar compare
- 142 Sao Tome and Principe 3.11 million US dollar compare
More economy & growth data for Guinea-Bissau
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 389,069 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.1767 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 26.65 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 6.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0121 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12.11 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 8.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Guinea-Bissau was 5.13 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 39.66 million US dollar in 2013.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 311,476 US dollar in 2004.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 139th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.0%. 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, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.