Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita (2026)
Guinea-Bissau has a developing West African economy supported by agriculture, cashew production, fisheries, trade, and small-scale services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track changes in output per resident. Explore Guinea-Bissau’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,449
Est. in USD
World Rank
#169
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.5%
+$138
Africa Rank
#32
Out of 54 countries
1. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita in 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, fisheries, trade, and service activity. Cashew exports play an important role in national income and external trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Guinea-Bissau with economies of different sizes and development levels.
2. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,449 | +10.5% |
| 2025 | $1,311 | +18.6% |
| 2024 | $1,105 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $1,035 | +14.0% |
| 2022 | $908 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | $928 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $839 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | $837 | -6.5% |
| 2018 | $895 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $864 | +15.5% |
| 2016 | $748 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | $708 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | $713 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | $712 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | $688 | -11.2% |
| 2011 | $775 | +20.3% |
| 2010 | $644 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | $614 | -8.6% |
| 2008 | $672 | +23.8% |
| 2007 | $543 | +16.0% |
| 2006 | $468 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | $482 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | $448 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | $435 | +16.0% |
| 2002 | $375 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | $338 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | $328 | -33.9% |
| 1999 | $496 | -4.2% |
| 1998 | $518 | -17.5% |
| 1997 | $628 | -7.1% |
| 1996 | $676 | -6.9% |
| 1995 | $726 | +111.0% |
| 1994 | $344 | -46.0% |
| 1993 | $637 | -24.5% |
| 1992 | $844 | +7.2% |
| 1991 | $787 | +37.6% |
| 1990 | $572 | +19.7% |
| 1989 | $478 | +17.7% |
| 1988 | $406 | -8.8% |
| 1987 | $445 | -16.8% |
| 1986 | $535 | -4.3% |
| 1985 | $559 | +43.7% |
| 1984 | $389 | -31.9% |
| 1983 | $571 | +10.4% |
| 1982 | $517 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | $464 | +25.4% |
| 1980 | $370 | — |
4. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+56.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+93.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+209.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Guinea-Bissau’s GDP per capita can be influenced by agricultural harvests, cashew prices, weather conditions, inflation, population growth, trade, and domestic stability. Dependence on a narrow export base can create annual fluctuations in economic performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different agricultural and economic cycles.
5. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Guinea-Bissau
$1,449
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Guinea-Bissau’s GDP per capita is approximately
56.1%
below the
Africa average
and
94.2%
below the world average.
6. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Benin | $1,809 |
| #30 | Nigeria | $1,556 |
| #31 | Uganda | $1,476 |
| #32 | Guinea-Bissau | $1,449 |
| #33 | Tanzania | $1,362 |
| #34 | Togo | $1,341 |
| #35 | Burkina Faso | $1,319 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau GDP (Nominal)
$3.0 Billion
(2026)
Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita
$1,449
(2026)
Guinea-Bissau’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP reflects the size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of development.
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8. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,529 | +5.5% |
| 2028 | $1,606 | +5.0% |
| 2029 | $1,691 | +5.3% |
| 2030 | $1,781 | +5.3% |
Guinea-Bissau GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,781 by 2030, representing a 22.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Guinea-Bissau GDP per capita is estimated at $1,449 in 2026.
It ranks #169 globally and #32 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 10.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 56.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 93.7%.
It is approximately 56.1% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 94.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,781 by 2030, 22.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita FAQs
Guinea-Bissau GDP per capita is estimated at $1,449 in 2026.
Guinea-Bissau ranks #169 globally and #32 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.5% compared with 2025.
Guinea-Bissau GDP per capita was approximately $708 in 2015.
Guinea-Bissau GDP per capita is approximately 56.1% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.