Guinea-Bissau GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Guinea-Bissau's gdp per capita was $1,225 in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 21.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's gdp per capita stood at $1,225 in 2025, a rise of +$218 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,225 by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 165th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s GDP per capita has risen from the 1970 low of 350.22 to a 2025 level of 1,225.35, placing the nation 165th in the world and marking its all‑time peak. The indicator’s trough occurred in 2000 at 316.95, reflecting the severe economic contraction that followed the civil war of the late 1990s; subsequent recovery has been gradual but steady over the 56‑year series. Compared with regional peers, Guinea‑Bissau now trails Tanzania (1,301.74) and Nigeria (1,199.62) while remaining above Chad (1,138.77), suggesting modest convergence with the lower‑middle‑income bracket of Sub‑Saharan Africa. The upward trajectory is underpinned by modest improvements in agricultural productivity and modest foreign aid inflows, yet the pace remains vulnerable to external shocks such as commodity price volatility and political instability. Continued diversification of exports and stronger fiscal management would be required to sustain the current positive trend and move the country closer to the per‑capita levels of its better‑performing neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,652 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,568 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,488 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,416 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,342 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,225 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,225 | +$218 | #165 |
| 2024 | $1,008 | −$28 | #182 |
| 2023 | $988 | +$80 | #186 |
| 2022 | $883 | −$45 | #195 |
| 2021 | $927 | +$88 | #191 |
| 2020 | $847 | +$10 | #191 |
| 2019 | $811 | −$83 | #196 |
| 2018 | $809 | −$56 | #194 |
| 2017 | $783 | +$35 | #195 |
| 2016 | $680 | −$28 | #198 |
| 2015 | $645 | −$68 | #200 |
| 2014 | $652 | −$60 | #204 |
| 2013 | $654 | −$34 | #202 |
| 2012 | $635 | −$140 | #205 |
| 2011 | $720 | +$75 | #200 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's gdp per capita was $1,225 in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 21.6% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's gdp per capita peaked at $1,225 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Guinea-Bissau was $317 in 2000.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 165th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's gdp per capita is projected to reach $1,225 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was $1,225. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Guinea-Bissau GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}