Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 15.24 million constant US$ in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
15.24 million constant US$
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
31st
of 36 countries
All-time high
23.96 million constant US$
in 1992
All-time low
7.17 million constant US$
in 1987
Years of data
25
1987–2011
Capital goods imports in Guinea-Bissau, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital goods imports in Guinea-Bissau is 15.24 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 23.96 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 7.17 million constant US$, in 1987.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 31st of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7.17 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 13.25 million constant US$ | +84.8% |
| 1989 | 22.76 million constant US$ | +71.7% |
| 1990 | 23.59 million constant US$ | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 15.12 million constant US$ | -35.9% |
| 1992 | 23.96 million constant US$ | +58.5% |
| 1993 | 14.16 million constant US$ | -40.9% |
| 1994 | 17.87 million constant US$ | +26.2% |
| 1995 | 10.02 million constant US$ | -43.9% |
| 1996 | 9.36 million constant US$ | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 11.11 million constant US$ | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 15.72 million constant US$ | +41.5% |
| 1999 | 11.17 million constant US$ | -28.9% |
| 2000 | 18.66 million constant US$ | +67.0% |
| 2001 | 12.81 million constant US$ | -31.3% |
| 2002 | 9.07 million constant US$ | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 10.13 million constant US$ | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 8.80 million constant US$ | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 9.70 million constant US$ | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 11.71 million constant US$ | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 12.44 million constant US$ | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 11.90 million constant US$ | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 15.18 million constant US$ | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 16.28 million constant US$ | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 15.24 million constant US$ | -6.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 15.24 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 6% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 15.24 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 111.84 million constant US$, 14% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.39 million constant US$ | 7.17 million constant US$ | 22.76 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 15.21 million constant US$ | 9.36 million constant US$ | 23.96 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.04 million constant US$ | 8.80 million constant US$ | 18.66 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.76 million constant US$ | 15.24 million constant US$ | 16.28 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 28 Burundi 63.14 million constant US$ compare
- 29 Sierra Leone 48.96 million constant US$ compare
- 30 Gambia 27.08 million constant US$ compare
- 32 Sao Tome and Principe 10.58 million constant US$ compare
- 33 Guinea 115.62 constant US$ compare
- 34 Egypt 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Namibia 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Tunisia 0 constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Guinea-Bissau?
- Capital goods imports in Guinea-Bissau was 15.24 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 23.96 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.17 million constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for capital goods imports?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 31st out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.