Gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Gross capital formation was 652.51 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
652.51 million current US$
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
165th
of 187 countries
All-time high
652.51 million current US$
in 2025
All-time low
43.18 million current US$
in 1974
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau is 652.51 million current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.8% on the previous year and up 285.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 652.51 million current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 43.18 million current US$, in 1974.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 165th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 60.53 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 57.17 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1972 | 51.87 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1973 | 48.53 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 43.18 million current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1975 | 43.62 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 47.50 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 59.12 million current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1978 | 69.18 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1979 | 67.29 million current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 81.06 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 103.56 million current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1982 | 121.60 million current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 96.36 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1984 | 135.80 million current US$ | +40.9% |
| 1985 | 95.10 million current US$ | -30.0% |
| 1986 | 80.50 million current US$ | -15.4% |
| 1987 | 159.13 million current US$ | +97.7% |
| 1988 | 191.10 million current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1989 | 215.99 million current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 189.79 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 207.16 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 283.04 million current US$ | +36.6% |
| 1993 | 190.01 million current US$ | -32.9% |
| 1994 | 133.35 million current US$ | -29.8% |
| 1995 | 147.23 million current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 162.05 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 376.47 million current US$ | +132.3% |
| 1998 | 180.91 million current US$ | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 127.14 million current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2000 | 78.51 million current US$ | -38.3% |
| 2001 | 77.91 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 110.14 million current US$ | +41.4% |
| 2003 | 153.06 million current US$ | +39.0% |
| 2004 | 122.03 million current US$ | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 116.78 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 127.46 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 182.81 million current US$ | +43.4% |
| 2008 | 165.18 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 163.48 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 183.26 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 183.35 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 203.10 million current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 213.40 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 228.64 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 169.24 million current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 220.02 million current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2017 | 266.37 million current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 297.88 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 361.63 million current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2020 | 437.38 million current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 407.81 million current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 410.58 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 543.87 million current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2024 | 578.67 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2025 | 652.51 million current US$ | +12.8% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 652.51 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.35 billion current US$, 20% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 652.51 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.76 billion current US$, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54.80 million current US$ | 43.18 million current US$ | 69.18 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 128.02 million current US$ | 80.50 million current US$ | 215.99 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 199.71 million current US$ | 127.14 million current US$ | 376.47 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.74 million current US$ | 77.91 million current US$ | 182.81 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 232.69 million current US$ | 169.24 million current US$ | 361.63 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 505.14 million current US$ | 407.81 million current US$ | 652.51 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 162 Papua New Guinea 785.48 million current US$ compare
- 163 Eswatini 727.48 million current US$ compare
- 164 South Sudan 689.96 million current US$ compare
- 166 Belize 633.93 million current US$ compare
- 167 East Timor 561.69 million current US$ compare
- 168 Cape Verde 532.06 million current US$ 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$) 8.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau?
- Gross capital formation in Guinea-Bissau was 652.51 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 652.51 million current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.18 million current US$ in 1974.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for gross capital formation?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 165th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 285.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.