Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per capita in Guinea
Guinea: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per capita was 3.57 million constant LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per capita in Guinea, 2006–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per person.
Analysis
In 2025, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita in Guinea stood at 3.57 million constant LCU per person. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 326.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita in Guinea peaked at 3.57 million constant LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 768,530 constant LCU per person, in 2009.
Guinea ranks 15th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per capita in Guinea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 815,287 constant LCU per person | — |
| 2007 | 890,699 constant LCU per person | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 819,053 constant LCU per person | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 768,530 constant LCU per person | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 1.15 million constant LCU per person | +49.0% |
| 2011 | 1.05 million constant LCU per person | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 1.17 million constant LCU per person | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 984,507 constant LCU per person | -16.1% |
| 2014 | 991,467 constant LCU per person | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 837,675 constant LCU per person | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 1.18 million constant LCU per person | +40.6% |
| 2017 | 2.10 million constant LCU per person | +77.9% |
| 2018 | 2.01 million constant LCU per person | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.89 million constant LCU per person | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 2.70 million constant LCU per person | +42.9% |
| 2021 | 3.55 million constant LCU per person | +31.4% |
| 2022 | 2.94 million constant LCU per person | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 3.28 million constant LCU per person | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 3.36 million constant LCU per person | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 3.57 million constant LCU per person | +6.2% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 3.57 million constant LCU per person is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28,268 constant LCU per person, 126.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 3.57 million constant LCU per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,222 constant LCU per person, 49.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 823,392 constant LCU per person | 768,530 constant LCU per person | 890,699 constant LCU per person | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.34 million constant LCU per person | 837,675 constant LCU per person | 2.10 million constant LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.24 million constant LCU per person | 2.70 million constant LCU per person | 3.57 million constant LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
- 12 Gabon 4.30 million constant LCU per person compare
- 13 Iceland 4.01 million constant LCU per person compare
- 14 Chile 3.71 million constant LCU per person compare
- 16 Colombia 3.45 million constant LCU per person compare
- 17 Iraq 2.05 million constant LCU per person compare
- 18 Equatorial Guinea 1.44 million constant LCU per person compare
More economy & growth data for Guinea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.64 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30,000 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.002 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.40 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 6.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0561 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -28.7 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita in Guinea?
- Exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita in Guinea was 3.57 million constant LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.57 million constant LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 768,530 constant LCU per person in 2009.
- How does Guinea rank for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita?
- Guinea ranks 15th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per capita rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 326.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) ÷ Population, total
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- Exports as a capacity to import Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.