Guinea-Bissau Live GDP
$1,829,674,189
GDP Added Today
$5,961,860
Guinea-Bissau GDP (2026)
LiveGuinea-Bissau depends heavily on agriculture, particularly cashew production, which provides income for many households and represents the country's principal export. Fisheries, trade, forestry, and small-scale services provide additional economic activity across the country. This page presents Guinea-Bissau GDP information, historical trends, and economic prospects for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.90%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.60%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,449
vs 2025
โฒ +$138
Global Rank (Nominal)
#185
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Guinea-Bissau GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$2.99B
Lowest GDP
$289.00M
Average Growth
3.21%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
16.80%
Weakest Growth
-22.40%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Guinea-Bissau
0.00%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Guinea-Bissau's GDP in 2026 is $2.99B.
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It ranks #185 among 218 countries.
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Guinea-Bissau contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,449 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.90% in 2026.
Historical Data
Guinea-Bissau GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $2,985,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,449 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2025 | $2,648,000,000 | 5.50% | $1,311 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2024 | $2,186,000,000 | 4.80% | $1,105 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2023 | $2,005,000,000 | 5.20% | $1,035 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2022 | $1,721,000,000 | 4.60% | $908 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2021 | $1,722,000,000 | 6.20% | $928 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2020 | $1,523,000,000 | 1.50% | $839 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2019 | $1,487,000,000 | 4.50% | $837 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2018 | $1,555,000,000 | 3.80% | $895 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2017 | $1,469,000,000 | 4.80% | $864 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2016 | $1,245,000,000 | 5.30% | $748 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2015 | $1,153,000,000 | 6.10% | $708 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2014 | $1,136,000,000 | 1.00% | $713 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2013 | $1,110,000,000 | 3.30% | $712 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2012 | $1,050,000,000 | -1.70% | $688 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2011 | $1,157,000,000 | 8.10% | $775 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2010 | $941,000,000 | 5.60% | $644 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2009 | $889,000,000 | 2.40% | $614 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2008 | $953,000,000 | 4.50% | $672 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2007 | $753,000,000 | 2.60% | $543 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2006 | $635,000,000 | 2.70% | $468 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2005 | $640,000,000 | 6.60% | $482 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2004 | $582,000,000 | 1.20% | $448 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2003 | $553,000,000 | -0.30% | $435 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2002 | $466,000,000 | 3.70% | $375 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2001 | $413,000,000 | 4.80% | $338 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2000 | $392,000,000 | 1.10% | $328 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 1999 | $580,000,000 | 16.80% | $496 | 0.00% | #177 |
| 1998 | $592,000,000 | -22.40% | $518 | 0.00% | #176 |
| 1997 | $704,000,000 | 6.00% | $628 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 1996 | $741,000,000 | 3.70% | $676 | 0.00% | #168 |
| 1995 | $778,000,000 | 4.00% | $726 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 1994 | $361,000,000 | 3.00% | $344 | 0.00% | #169 |
| 1993 | $653,000,000 | 2.30% | $637 | 0.00% | #160 |
| 1992 | $846,000,000 | 3.10% | $844 | 0.00% | #149 |
| 1991 | $772,000,000 | 7.30% | $787 | 0.00% | #138 |
| 1990 | $548,000,000 | 4.60% | $572 | 0.00% | #142 |
| 1989 | $449,000,000 | 2.90% | $478 | 0.00% | #140 |
| 1988 | $374,000,000 | 2.00% | $406 | 0.00% | #139 |
| 1987 | $401,000,000 | 5.60% | $445 | 0.00% | #136 |
| 1986 | $474,000,000 | -1.00% | $535 | 0.00% | #133 |
| 1985 | $485,000,000 | 4.30% | $559 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1984 | $330,000,000 | 5.50% | $389 | 0.00% | #134 |
| 1983 | $475,000,000 | -3.40% | $571 | 0.00% | #132 |
| 1982 | $421,000,000 | 4.20% | $517 | 0.00% | #132 |
| 1981 | $370,000,000 | -0.50% | $464 | 0.00% | #134 |
| 1980 | $289,000,000 | 0.00% | $370 | 0.00% | #133 |
Guinea-Bissau GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,214,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,529 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 2028 | $3,444,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,606 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 2029 | $3,697,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,691 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 2030 | $3,971,000,000 | 4.20% | $1,781 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 2031 | $4,232,000,000 | 4.20% | $1,862 | 0.00% | #163 |
Guinea-Bissau Economy Overview
Guinea-Bissau has a predominantly rural economy where cashew farming plays an unusually large role in household incomes and exports. Most cashews are produced by small farmers, making international prices and harvest conditions particularly important to national economic performance. Rice, fisheries, livestock, and other agricultural activities contribute to food supply and employment. Formal manufacturing remains limited, leaving significant scope for domestic cashew processing and other agro-industries. Retail, transportation, telecommunications, and public services form much of the small services sector, while infrastructure limitations constrain private investment.
Guinea-Bissau GDP Outlook
Guinea-Bissauโs prospects remain tied to cashew production, agriculture, fisheries, and regional trade. Building domestic processing capacity could increase the value of agricultural exports and reduce dependence on raw cashews. Investments in ports, roads, electricity, and food processing would also support private enterprise. Political instability, weak institutions, commodity-price volatility, poor infrastructure, and limited fiscal capacity continue to restrict long-term development.