Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) was -5.32 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Guinea-Bissau, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, intermediate goods imports, primary in Guinea-Bissau stood at -5.32 million constant US$.
The figure is up 42.5% on the previous year and down 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, primary in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 17.96 million constant US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, -27.98 million constant US$, in 2008.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 31st of 31 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 14.98 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 13.17 million constant US$ | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 3.21 million constant US$ | -75.6% |
| 1990 | 1.20 million constant US$ | -62.6% |
| 1991 | 4.87 million constant US$ | +305.6% |
| 1992 | 7.77 million constant US$ | +59.3% |
| 1993 | 4.90 million constant US$ | -36.9% |
| 1994 | 1.81 million constant US$ | -63.1% |
| 1995 | 4.20 million constant US$ | +132.1% |
| 1996 | 4.90 million constant US$ | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 4.90 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7.00 million constant US$ | +42.9% |
| 1999 | 3.74 million constant US$ | -46.6% |
| 2000 | 1.56 million constant US$ | -58.4% |
| 2001 | 17.96 million constant US$ | +1054.3% |
| 2002 | 10.47 million constant US$ | -41.7% |
| 2003 | 5.60 million constant US$ | -46.5% |
| 2004 | 10.81 million constant US$ | +93.0% |
| 2005 | 576,491 constant US$ | -94.7% |
| 2006 | -16.09 million constant US$ | -2891.9% |
| 2007 | -11.18 million constant US$ | -30.5% |
| 2008 | -27.98 million constant US$ | +150.3% |
| 2009 | -11.89 million constant US$ | -57.5% |
| 2010 | -9.25 million constant US$ | -22.2% |
| 2011 | -5.32 million constant US$ | -42.5% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's -5.32 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.17 million constant US$. (28 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's -5.32 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.17 million constant US$. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$) (primary constant) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -2891.9% | 576,491 constant US$ | -16.09 million constant US$ |
| 2001 | +1054.3% | 1.56 million constant US$ | 17.96 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.23 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 14.98 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 4.53 million constant US$ | 1.20 million constant US$ | 7.77 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.02 million constant US$ | -27.98 million constant US$ | 17.96 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.29 million constant US$ | -9.25 million constant US$ | -5.32 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, primary in Guinea-Bissau?
- Intermediate goods imports, primary in Guinea-Bissau was -5.32 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 17.96 million constant US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.98 million constant US$ in 2008.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for intermediate goods imports, primary?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is intermediate goods imports, primary rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 129.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.