Guinea-Bissau: economy and key statistics
Guinea-Bissau is number 179 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $2.5 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $1,124. The economy grew by 5.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 2.7%. The economy is 41% agriculture, 39% services, 16% industry.
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National power
Guinea-Bissau is number 167 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 16.1 out of 100: economic 26, technology 6, military 3 and human capital 40.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $7.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $1,124 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +5.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 0.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% | 2025 |
| Population | 2.2 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.9 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 39% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 16% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 9% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 41% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 14% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.2% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 30% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau had a GDP of $2.5 billion in 2025, ranking number 179 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Guinea-Bissau?
GDP per person in Guinea-Bissau was $1,124 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Guinea-Bissau growing?
The economy of Guinea-Bissau grew by 5.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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