Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 8.6% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Guinea-Bissau, 1970–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 8.6% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 21.2% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1992.
That places Guinea-Bissau 116th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.2% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 1 |
| 1980s | 8.9% | 6.0% | 14.4% | 4 |
| 1990s | 5.8% | 2.4% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 8.1% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.8% | 6.5% | 9.2% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Guinea-Bissau
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -13.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 813.83 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.83 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 813.83 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 94.18 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 161.84 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 67.03 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 115.18 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Guinea-Bissau?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Guinea-Bissau was 8.6% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 21.2% in 1970.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1992.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 116th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.