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

Latest (2025)
8.6%
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
116th
of 202 countries
All-time high
21.2%
in 1970
All-time low
2.4%
in 1992
Years of data
41
1970–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Guinea-Bissau, 1970–2025

051015201970199720251970: 21.2 % of GDP1986: 14.4 % of GDP1987: 7.9 % of GDP1988: 6 % of GDP1989: 7.4 % of GDP1990: 7.9 % of GDP1991: 3.6 % of GDP1992: 2.4 % of GDP1993: 3.4 % of GDP1994: 6.8 % of GDP1995: 7.4 % of GDP1996: 7 % of GDP1997: 5 % of GDP1998: 7.4 % of GDP1999: 7.3 % of GDP2000: 7.7 % of GDP2001: 7.4 % of GDP2002: 9 % of GDP2003: 9.2 % of GDP2004: 8.7 % of GDP2005: 9.6 % of GDP2006: 9.5 % of GDP2007: 8.4 % of GDP2008: 9.3 % of GDP2009: 9.3 % of GDP2010: 9.1 % of GDP2011: 9.2 % of GDP2012: 8.9 % of GDP2013: 8.7 % of GDP2014: 9.3 % of GDP2015: 8.9 % of GDP2016: 8.7 % of GDP2017: 8.1 % of GDP2018: 11.2 % of GDP2019: 9.7 % of GDP2020: 6.5 % of GDP2021: 6.6 % of GDP2022: 7 % of GDP2023: 8.9 % of GDP2024: 9.2 % of GDP2025: 8.6 % of GDP

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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  6. 119 Tanzania 8.4% compare

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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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Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.