Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was 11.85 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 11.85 million for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in 2023.
The figure is up 21.3% on the previous year and up 247.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 37.34 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, -51.14 million, in 2018.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 47th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -8.82 million | — |
| 2006 | -8.83 million | +0.2% |
| 2007 | -9.90 million | +12.1% |
| 2008 | -14.70 million | +48.5% |
| 2009 | -11.11 million | -24.4% |
| 2010 | -2.32 million | -79.1% |
| 2011 | -18.51 million | +697.8% |
| 2012 | -33.03 million | +78.5% |
| 2013 | -8.02 million | -75.7% |
| 2014 | 37.34 million | -565.4% |
| 2015 | 25.57 million | -31.5% |
| 2016 | 29.74 million | +16.3% |
| 2017 | 14.47 million | -51.4% |
| 2018 | -51.14 million | -453.5% |
| 2019 | 26.53 million | -151.9% |
| 2020 | 25.43 million | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 16.98 million | -33.2% |
| 2022 | 9.77 million | -42.5% |
| 2023 | 11.85 million | +21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -10.67 million | -14.70 million | -8.82 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.06 million | -51.14 million | 37.34 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.01 million | 9.77 million | 25.43 million | 4 |
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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 primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Guinea-Bissau was 11.85 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 37.34 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.14 million in 2018.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 47th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 247.7%. 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 Primary income 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.