Share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Share of services in total exports was 18.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau, 1982–2024
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of goods and services exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau is 18.2%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 64.1% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 2006.
That places Guinea-Bissau 136th 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.
Share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % of goods and services exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 32.2% | — |
| 1983 | 43.8% | +36.1% |
| 1984 | 31.5% | -28.1% |
| 1985 | 35.9% | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 31.2% | -13.1% |
| 1990 | 26.2% | -16.0% |
| 1991 | 39.0% | +48.8% |
| 1992 | 64.1% | +64.5% |
| 1993 | 38.0% | -40.8% |
| 1994 | 14.4% | -61.9% |
| 1995 | 19.2% | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 24.4% | +26.7% |
| 1997 | 14.1% | -42.2% |
| 2001 | 6.6% | -52.9% |
| 2002 | 10.7% | +60.9% |
| 2003 | 8.4% | -20.9% |
| 2004 | 9.2% | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 5.5% | -41.0% |
| 2006 | 4.4% | -18.9% |
| 2007 | 23.8% | +438.0% |
| 2008 | 25.5% | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 21.4% | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 25.8% | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 15.8% | -38.7% |
| 2012 | 14.2% | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 20.0% | +41.0% |
| 2014 | 22.0% | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 12.6% | -43.0% |
| 2016 | 11.4% | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 9.3% | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 10.8% | +15.6% |
| 2019 | 14.7% | +37.1% |
| 2020 | 8.1% | -45.3% |
| 2021 | 10.5% | +29.8% |
| 2022 | 12.5% | +19.2% |
| 2023 | 15.7% | +26.1% |
| 2024 | 18.2% | +15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.9% | 31.2% | 43.8% | 5 |
| 1990s | 29.9% | 14.1% | 64.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 12.8% | 4.4% | 25.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.7% | 9.3% | 25.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.0% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 5 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.086 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 96.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 50.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 56,236 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0766 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 86.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 50,889 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 13.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau?
- Share of services in total exports in Guinea-Bissau was 18.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of services in total exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 64.1% in 1992.
- What is the lowest share of services in total exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 2006.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for share of services in total exports?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 136th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of services in total exports rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of services in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.