Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure was 67.79 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Guinea-Bissau, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, primary income, debit/expenditure in Guinea-Bissau stood at 67.79 million.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 271.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, debit/expenditure in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 106.65 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.13 million, in 2006.
That places Guinea-Bissau 174th out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.26 million | — |
| 2006 | 9.13 million | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 10.34 million | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 14.88 million | +43.9% |
| 2009 | 19.75 million | +32.7% |
| 2010 | 15.52 million | -21.4% |
| 2011 | 33.77 million | +117.6% |
| 2012 | 36.26 million | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 18.26 million | -49.6% |
| 2014 | 25.60 million | +40.2% |
| 2015 | 28.17 million | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 25.39 million | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 32.15 million | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 106.65 million | +231.7% |
| 2019 | 52.29 million | -51.0% |
| 2020 | 41.38 million | -20.9% |
| 2021 | 72.03 million | +74.1% |
| 2022 | 65.16 million | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 67.79 million | +4.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 67.79 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 373.30 million, 18% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 67.79 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 564.76 million, 12% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.67 million | 9.13 million | 19.75 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 37.40 million | 15.52 million | 106.65 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.59 million | 41.38 million | 72.03 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 171 Cape Verde 96.39 million compare
- 172 West Bank and Gaza 91.11 million compare
- 173 French Polynesia 82.02 million compare
- 175 Solomon Islands 67.18 million compare
- 176 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 66.99 million compare
- 177 Saint Kitts and Nevis 57.69 million compare
More trade data for Guinea-Bissau
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 117.59 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 101.41 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.22 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 92.66 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 97.85 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 68.93 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.1969 (2018)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 1.59 units per person (2018)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 3.06 million (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, debit/expenditure in Guinea-Bissau?
- Primary income, debit/expenditure in Guinea-Bissau was 67.79 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 106.65 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.13 million in 2006.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 174th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income, debit/expenditure rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 271.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.