GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 5.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 32.0%
World rank
38th
of 213 countries
All-time high
18.17 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-22.45 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
55
1971–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau stood at 5.82 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 32.0% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 18.17 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -22.45 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 38th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -3.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -263.0% |
| 1973 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1974 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +310.9% |
| 1975 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +72.1% |
| 1976 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1977 | -7.17 % change on previous year | -245.0% |
| 1978 | 13.13 % change on previous year | -283.1% |
| 1979 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 1980 | -15.95 % change on previous year | -899.8% |
| 1981 | 18.17 % change on previous year | -213.9% |
| 1982 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1983 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 1984 | 9.11 % change on previous year | -368.1% |
| 1985 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 1986 | -0.7939 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 1987 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -465.3% |
| 1988 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1989 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1990 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1992 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1993 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +90.9% |
| 1994 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +52.4% |
| 1995 | 4.4 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1996 | 11.6 % change on previous year | +163.6% |
| 1997 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1998 | -22.45 % change on previous year | -445.3% |
| 1999 | 16.82 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 2000 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2001 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +335.0% |
| 2002 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2003 | -0.2858 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2004 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -510.1% |
| 2005 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +459.8% |
| 2006 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2007 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 2009 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2010 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +129.0% |
| 2011 | 8.09 % change on previous year | +44.2% |
| 2012 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 2013 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -290.1% |
| 2014 | 0.9646 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2015 | 6.13 % change on previous year | +535.9% |
| 2016 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2019 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 2020 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2021 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +73.5% |
| 2022 | 5.46 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 4.63 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 2024 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2025 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.21 % change on previous year | -7.17 % change on previous year | 13.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.91 % change on previous year | -15.95 % change on previous year | 18.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.45 % change on previous year | -22.45 % change on previous year | 16.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.92 % change on previous year | -0.2858 % change on previous year | 6.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.15 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year | 8.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 5.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 35 Ghana 5.95 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Gambia 5.89 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Tanzania 5.85 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Seychelles 5.8 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Democratic Republic of Congo 5.76 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Papua New Guinea 5.64 % change on previous year 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 555.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 624,155 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6856 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 770.45 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 405.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau was 5.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 18.17 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.45 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 38th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.