Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) was 2.53 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Guinea-Bissau, 1983–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 2.53 % change on previous year for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 89.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 40.24 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -25.14 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Guinea-Bissau 145th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | -7.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 12.57 % change on previous year | -260.3% |
| 1985 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1986 | -9.28 % change on previous year | -277.4% |
| 1987 | -5.12 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1988 | 23.11 % change on previous year | -551.7% |
| 1989 | 29.66 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 1990 | -11.17 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 1991 | 15.69 % change on previous year | -240.5% |
| 1992 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1993 | -25.14 % change on previous year | -390.4% |
| 1994 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1995 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1996 | -5.11 % change on previous year | -273.4% |
| 1997 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2002 | -8.16 % change on previous year | +385.6% |
| 2003 | 17.07 % change on previous year | -309.1% |
| 2004 | 22.86 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 2005 | 13.62 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2006 | 12 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 40.24 % change on previous year | +235.4% |
| 2008 | 21.25 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2009 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 2010 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2011 | 18.76 % change on previous year | +917.1% |
| 2012 | -22.25 % change on previous year | -218.6% |
| 2013 | -0.7631 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 2014 | 23.56 % change on previous year | -3187.8% |
| 2015 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2016 | 7.77 % change on previous year | +185.3% |
| 2017 | 21.38 % change on previous year | +175.2% |
| 2018 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2019 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 2020 | -13.3 % change on previous year | +566.5% |
| 2021 | 22.76 % change on previous year | -271.2% |
| 2022 | 8.96 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2023 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 2024 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 2.53 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.59 % change on previous year, 55% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 2.53 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.64 % change on previous year, 45% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Guinea-Bissau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +3187.8% | -0.7631 % change on previous year | 23.56 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.9 % change on previous year | -9.28 % change on previous year | 29.66 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -1.59 % change on previous year | -25.14 % change on previous year | 15.69 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 15.28 % change on previous year | -8.16 % change on previous year | 40.24 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.92 % change on previous year | -22.25 % change on previous year | 23.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.71 % change on previous year | -13.3 % change on previous year | 22.76 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 142 Palau 2.75 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Brazil 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Australia 2.61 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Belize 2.5 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Portugal 2.26 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Nepal 2.16 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Guinea-Bissau
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$) 8.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Guinea-Bissau?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Guinea-Bissau was 2.53 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 40.24 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.14 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$)?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 145th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods, services and primary income Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.