Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 286.32 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Guinea-Bissau, 1986–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Guinea-Bissau is 286.32 million constant US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 295.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 286.32 million constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.84 million constant US$, in 1992.
That places Guinea-Bissau 36th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 9.10 million constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 15.40 million constant US$ | +69.2% |
| 1988 | 18.62 million constant US$ | +20.9% |
| 1989 | 15.58 million constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 1990 | 21.96 million constant US$ | +41.0% |
| 1991 | 23.25 million constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 6.84 million constant US$ | -70.6% |
| 1993 | 18.05 million constant US$ | +163.8% |
| 1994 | 42.36 million constant US$ | +134.6% |
| 1995 | 28.92 million constant US$ | -31.7% |
| 1996 | 25.10 million constant US$ | -13.2% |
| 1997 | 54.12 million constant US$ | +115.6% |
| 1998 | 33.96 million constant US$ | -37.3% |
| 1999 | 55.51 million constant US$ | +63.5% |
| 2000 | 69.72 million constant US$ | +25.6% |
| 2001 | 72.35 million constant US$ | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 72.00 million constant US$ | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 77.32 million constant US$ | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 96.11 million constant US$ | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 121.19 million constant US$ | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 70.29 million constant US$ | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 64.95 million constant US$ | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 255.54 million constant US$ | +293.5% |
| 2009 | 232.54 million constant US$ | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 248.54 million constant US$ | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 286.32 million constant US$ | +15.2% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 286.32 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 44% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 286.32 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 31% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports (constant US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +293.5% | 64.95 million constant US$ | 255.54 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.67 million constant US$ | 9.10 million constant US$ | 18.62 million constant US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 31.01 million constant US$ | 6.84 million constant US$ | 55.51 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.20 million constant US$ | 64.95 million constant US$ | 255.54 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 267.43 million constant US$ | 248.54 million constant US$ | 286.32 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Guinea-Bissau?
- Merchandise exports in Guinea-Bissau was 286.32 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 286.32 million constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.84 million constant US$ in 1992.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for merchandise exports?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 36th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.8%. 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 Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.