Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was 16.89 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau stood at 16.89 million.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 980.43 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.67 million, in 2020.
That places Guinea-Bissau 109th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 45.40 million | — |
| 2006 | 32.20 million | -29.1% |
| 2007 | 32.12 million | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 36.78 million | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 70.45 million | +91.5% |
| 2010 | 980.43 million | +1291.7% |
| 2011 | 57.13 million | -94.2% |
| 2012 | 31.07 million | -45.6% |
| 2013 | 32.03 million | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 55.41 million | +73.0% |
| 2015 | 59.82 million | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 49.89 million | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 104.33 million | +109.1% |
| 2018 | 42.14 million | -59.6% |
| 2019 | 27.88 million | -33.8% |
| 2020 | 15.67 million | -43.8% |
| 2021 | 22.64 million | +44.5% |
| 2022 | 16.68 million | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 16.89 million | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.39 million | 32.12 million | 70.45 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 144.01 million | 27.88 million | 980.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.97 million | 15.67 million | 22.64 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 106 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 18.85 million compare
- 107 Montserrat 18.57 million compare
- 108 Armenia 18.14 million compare
- 110 Guyana 15.25 million compare
- 111 South Africa 13.39 million compare
- 112 Sri Lanka 11.55 million compare
More financial sector data for Guinea-Bissau
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 2.56 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.767 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.87 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 2.56 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.767 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau was 16.89 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 980.43 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.67 million in 2020.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 109th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.