Primary commodities exports in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Primary commodities exports was 82.44 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
82.44 million current US$
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
37th
of 44 countries
All-time high
94.17 million current US$
in 2008
All-time low
5.79 million current US$
in 1992
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Primary commodities exports in Guinea-Bissau, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 82.44 million current US$ for primary commodities exports in 2011.
The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 65.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 94.17 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.79 million current US$, in 1992.
That places Guinea-Bissau 37th out of 44 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 17.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 11.60 million current US$ | -33.3% |
| 1986 | 9.10 million current US$ | -21.6% |
| 1987 | 13.20 million current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1988 | 13.50 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 11.67 million current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1990 | 17.91 million current US$ | +53.5% |
| 1991 | 19.36 million current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 5.79 million current US$ | -70.1% |
| 1993 | 15.55 million current US$ | +168.6% |
| 1994 | 32.97 million current US$ | +112.0% |
| 1995 | 23.52 million current US$ | -28.7% |
| 1996 | 21.37 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 47.35 million current US$ | +121.6% |
| 1998 | 25.23 million current US$ | -46.7% |
| 1999 | 49.70 million current US$ | +97.0% |
| 2000 | 60.88 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 49.72 million current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2002 | 49.84 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 57.60 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 73.38 million current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 85.85 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 55.74 million current US$ | -35.1% |
| 2007 | 72.64 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 94.17 million current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 84.45 million current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 72.47 million current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 82.44 million current US$ | +13.8% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 82.44 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 744.77 million current US$, 11% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 82.44 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 449.61 million current US$, 18% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.74 million current US$ | 9.10 million current US$ | 17.40 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 25.87 million current US$ | 5.79 million current US$ | 49.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.43 million current US$ | 49.72 million current US$ | 94.17 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.45 million current US$ | 72.47 million current US$ | 82.44 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 34 Central African Republic 175.04 million current US$ compare
- 35 Guinea 171.04 million current US$ compare
- 36 Madagascar 113.62 million current US$ compare
- 38 Burundi 56.54 million current US$ compare
- 39 Cape Verde 49.70 million current US$ compare
- 40 Gambia 23.81 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Guinea-Bissau?
- Primary commodities exports in Guinea-Bissau was 82.44 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 94.17 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.79 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for primary commodities exports?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 37th out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.8%. 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 Primary commodities exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in current US dollars. Values are in fob basis.