Net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Net migration, annual growth rate was 19.8 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
19.8 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 188.9%
World rank
21st
of 216 countries
All-time high
364.59 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-498.45 % change on previous year
in 1969
Years of data
63
1961–2025
Net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau stood at 19.8 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 188.9% on the previous year and up 27,523.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 364.59 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -498.45 % change on previous year, in 1969.
That places Guinea-Bissau 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 55.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -10.77 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 1963 | -51.34 % change on previous year | +376.7% |
| 1964 | -299.4 % change on previous year | +483.2% |
| 1965 | 16.74 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 1966 | 44.77 % change on previous year | +167.4% |
| 1967 | 113.77 % change on previous year | +154.1% |
| 1968 | 82.65 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1969 | -498.45 % change on previous year | -703.1% |
| 1970 | 110.18 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1972 | 85.08 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 17.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 12.11 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 1977 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1978 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -151.6% |
| 1979 | -141.9 % change on previous year | +4781.9% |
| 1980 | 41.41 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1981 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 1982 | -2.99 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1983 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1984 | -0.9509 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0.7263 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +98.3% |
| 1988 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 1990 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1991 | 119.89 % change on previous year | +6759.2% |
| 1992 | 364.59 % change on previous year | +204.1% |
| 1993 | 13.69 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1994 | -62.93 % change on previous year | -559.7% |
| 1995 | -237.87 % change on previous year | +278.0% |
| 1996 | -68.4 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1997 | -10.95 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 1998 | 0.159 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1999 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +3575.1% |
| 2000 | 9.3 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 2001 | 10.5 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2004 | 6.25 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 2005 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +49.9% |
| 2006 | 11.15 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 11.25 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2009 | 14.85 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2010 | 19.99 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 2011 | 22.02 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 18.07 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1434 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0718 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -0.431 % change on previous year | -700.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1431 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0716 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0717 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2021 | -0.0717 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 2022 | -0.3584 % change on previous year | +399.6% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | -22.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2025 | 19.8 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 19.8 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -20 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 19.8 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -6.66 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +6759.2% | 1.75 % change on previous year | 119.89 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | -4781.9% | -2.91 % change on previous year | -141.9 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | +3575.1% | 0.159 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -60.74 % change on previous year | -498.45 % change on previous year | 113.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.76 % change on previous year | -141.9 % change on previous year | 110.18 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.87 % change on previous year | -2.99 % change on previous year | 41.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.58 % change on previous year | -237.87 % change on previous year | 364.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.49 % change on previous year | 3.94 % change on previous year | 14.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.33 % change on previous year | -0.431 % change on previous year | 22.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4738 % change on previous year | -22.29 % change on previous year | 19.8 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 18 Croatia 32.88 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 India 21.41 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Vietnam 19.24 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Thailand 17.96 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Saint Martin (French Part) 17.84 % change on previous year 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 net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in Guinea-Bissau was 19.8 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 364.59 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -498.45 % change on previous year in 1969.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.