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Guinea-Bissau Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

76.18% −6.03% (-7.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #43 Global Peak 217.14% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Guinea-Bissau Government Debt to GDP (1997–2025)

Overview

Guinea-Bissau's government debt to gdp stood at 76.18% in 2025, a decline of +6.03% from 2024. The IMF projects 76.18% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 43rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 66.42% - -
2029* IMF 68.16% - -
2028* IMF 69.98% - -
2027* IMF 71.89% - -
2026* IMF 74.04% - -
2025* IMF 76.18% - -
2025 76.18% −6.03% #43
2024 82.21% +2.82% #150
2023 79.39% −1.30% #146
2022 80.69% +1.89% #145
2021 78.80% +1.21% #138
2020 77.59% +12.46% #133
2019 65.13% +6.06% #135
2018 59.07% +7.29% #121
2017 51.78% −7.31% #105
2016 59.10% +2.75% #123
2015 56.35% −3.77% #124
2014 60.12% +10.47% #136
2013 49.65% +2.26% #127
2012 47.39% +1.77% #121
2011 45.62% −16.11% #119
Show all years (1997-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.5% Real rate -6.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guinea-Bissau's government debt to gdp?

Guinea-Bissau's government debt to gdp was 76.18% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau's government debt to gdp peaked at 217.14% in 2000.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Guinea-Bissau?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Guinea-Bissau was 45.62% in 2011.

How does Guinea-Bissau rank in government debt to gdp?

Guinea-Bissau ranks 43rd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Guinea-Bissau in 2025?

Guinea-Bissau's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 76.18% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Guinea-Bissau in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 76.18%. This ranks 43rd in the world.

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