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Guinea-Bissau Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

38.80% −0.01% (0.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #168 Global Peak 69.49% (1997) Source World Bank

Guinea-Bissau Trade Openness (1970–2025)

Overview

Guinea-Bissau's trade openness stood at 38.80% in 2025, a decline of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.80% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 168th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 36.30% - -
2026* trend 37.55% - -
2025* trend 38.80% - -
2025 38.80% −0.01% #168
2024 38.81% −1.67% #12
2023 40.47% −5.28% #17
2022 45.76% +0.95% #24
2021 44.81% +1.92% #30
2020 42.89% −7.06% #32
2019 49.94% −5.08% #39
2018 55.02% −1.89% #42
2017 56.91% +2.61% #54
2016 54.30% −0.07% #48
2015 54.37% +7.50% #45
2014 46.87% +6.91% #25
2013 39.96% −4.17% #10
2012 44.13% −4.49% #18
2011 48.62% +5.10% #25
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guinea-Bissau's trade openness?

Guinea-Bissau's trade openness was 38.80% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau's trade openness peaked at 69.49% in 1997.

What was the lowest trade openness in Guinea-Bissau?

The lowest trade openness in Guinea-Bissau was 31.13% in 1975.

How does Guinea-Bissau rank in trade openness?

Guinea-Bissau ranks 168th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Guinea-Bissau in 2025?

Guinea-Bissau's trade openness is projected to reach 38.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Guinea-Bissau in 2025?

The trade openness of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 38.80%. This ranks 168th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_trade-openness, title = {Guinea-Bissau Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }