Guinea-Bissau Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Guinea-Bissau's net migration was -1,373 in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 19.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's net migration stood at -1,373 in 2025, a rise of +339 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1,536 by 2026. Guinea-Bissau ranked 102nd globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s net migration has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, falling from a historic trough of –23,936.00 in 1964 to a peak of 33,922.00 in 1977 before settling at –1,373.00 in 2025, a figure that places the country 102nd globally. The early post‑independence period saw a surge of returnees and labor‑seeking migrants, driving the 1977 high, while the severe downturn in the 1960s reflected political instability and limited economic opportunities. Recent outflows remain modest but persistent, comparable to the Marshall Islands (–1,698.00) and Uruguay (–1,338.00), indicating that both regional push factors and limited domestic job creation continue to shape mobility patterns. Despite modest improvements in agricultural productivity and modest growth in services, the net migration balance is unlikely to reverse sharply without substantive investment in education, infrastructure and private‑sector diversification that could retain the working‑age population and attract return migration.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -1,590 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -1,563 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1,536 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1,373 | +339 | #102 |
| 2024 | -1,712 | −312 | #98 |
| 2023 | -1,400 | +0 | #90 |
| 2022 | -1,400 | −5 | #84 |
| 2021 | -1,395 | −1 | #93 |
| 2020 | -1,394 | +1 | #92 |
| 2019 | -1,395 | +1 | #102 |
| 2018 | -1,396 | +2 | #96 |
| 2017 | -1,398 | −6 | #95 |
| 2016 | -1,392 | +1 | #93 |
| 2015 | -1,393 | +0 | #106 |
| 2014 | -1,393 | +2 | #101 |
| 2013 | -1,395 | +47 | #99 |
| 2012 | -1,442 | +318 | #99 |
| 2011 | -1,760 | +497 | #95 |
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 net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's net migration was -1,373 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 19.8% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's net migration peaked at 33,922 in 1977.
The lowest net migration in Guinea-Bissau was -23,936 in 1964.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 102nd globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's net migration is projected to reach -1,536 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was -1,373. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_net-migration,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}