Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) was -161.70 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports, WB in Guinea-Bissau, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports, wb in Guinea-Bissau stood at -161.70 million current US$. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.1% on the previous year and down 270.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 123.95 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, -161.70 million current US$, in 2011.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 49th of 51 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 66.11 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 69.25 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 57.60 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1987 | 50.23 million current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 66.24 million current US$ | +31.9% |
| 1989 | 78.74 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1990 | 77.80 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 77.11 million current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 95.44 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1993 | 61.51 million current US$ | -35.6% |
| 1994 | 65.17 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 71.92 million current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 68.88 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 88.58 million current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1998 | 63.13 million current US$ | -28.7% |
| 1999 | 82.23 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2000 | 116.69 million current US$ | +41.9% |
| 2001 | 94.94 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2002 | 85.62 million current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 85.83 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 113.24 million current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 123.44 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 123.95 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 116.24 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2008 | -140.68 million current US$ | -221.0% |
| 2009 | -138.65 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2010 | -140.53 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2011 | -161.70 million current US$ | +15.1% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's -161.70 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.72 billion current US$. (19 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's -161.70 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.89 billion current US$. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) 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 | -221.0% | 116.24 million current US$ | -140.68 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 64.70 million current US$ | 50.23 million current US$ | 78.74 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 75.18 million current US$ | 61.51 million current US$ | 95.44 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.06 million current US$ | -140.68 million current US$ | 123.95 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -151.11 million current US$ | -161.70 million current US$ | -140.53 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 46 Central African Republic 253.92 million current US$ compare
- 47 Burundi 233.80 million current US$ compare
- 48 Sao Tome and Principe 137.05 million current US$ compare
- 50 Comoros -171.00 million current US$ compare
- 51 Malawi -1.41 billion current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Guinea-Bissau?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Guinea-Bissau was -161.70 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 123.95 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -161.70 million current US$ in 2011.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 49th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 270.3%. 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 imports, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.