Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) was -134.05 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other consumer goods imports in Guinea-Bissau, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded -134.05 million constant US$ for other consumer goods imports in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 18.5% on the previous year and down 1,675.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 14.78 million constant US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, -134.05 million constant US$, in 2011.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 34th of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5.20 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 4.70 million constant US$ | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 13.23 million constant US$ | +181.3% |
| 1990 | 14.78 million constant US$ | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 10.98 million constant US$ | -25.7% |
| 1992 | 7.43 million constant US$ | -32.3% |
| 1993 | 4.71 million constant US$ | -36.5% |
| 1994 | 5.46 million constant US$ | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 1.90 million constant US$ | -65.2% |
| 1996 | 3.52 million constant US$ | +85.5% |
| 1997 | 3.71 million constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 3.08 million constant US$ | -16.8% |
| 1999 | 5.00 million constant US$ | +62.2% |
| 2000 | 10.02 million constant US$ | +100.2% |
| 2001 | 8.51 million constant US$ | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 8.66 million constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 5.95 million constant US$ | -31.3% |
| 2004 | 5.97 million constant US$ | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 8.16 million constant US$ | +36.7% |
| 2006 | 10.69 million constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 2007 | 8.26 million constant US$ | -22.8% |
| 2008 | -125.11 million constant US$ | -1615.4% |
| 2009 | -108.55 million constant US$ | -13.2% |
| 2010 | -113.09 million constant US$ | +4.2% |
| 2011 | -134.05 million constant US$ | +18.5% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's -134.05 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178.87 million constant US$. (31 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's -134.05 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 110.97 million constant US$. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) 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 | -1615.4% | 8.26 million constant US$ | -125.11 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.71 million constant US$ | 4.70 million constant US$ | 13.23 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 6.06 million constant US$ | 1.90 million constant US$ | 14.78 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -16.75 million constant US$ | -125.11 million constant US$ | 10.69 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -123.57 million constant US$ | -134.05 million constant US$ | -113.09 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 33 Cape Verde -59.62 million constant US$ compare
- 35 Chad -345.92 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in Guinea-Bissau?
- Other consumer goods imports in Guinea-Bissau was -134.05 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 14.78 million constant US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -134.05 million constant US$ in 2011.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for other consumer goods imports?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 34th out of 35 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,675.3%. 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 Other consumer goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Consumer goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.