Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 79.63 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Guinea-Bissau, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 79.63 million for primary income, credit/revenue in 2023.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 678.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 89.01 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 180,002, in 2008.
That places Guinea-Bissau 159th out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 441,733 | — |
| 2006 | 294,517 | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 440,003 | +49.4% |
| 2008 | 180,002 | -59.1% |
| 2009 | 8.64 million | +4700.0% |
| 2010 | 13.20 million | +52.8% |
| 2011 | 15.26 million | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 3.23 million | -78.8% |
| 2013 | 10.24 million | +217.1% |
| 2014 | 62.93 million | +514.8% |
| 2015 | 53.74 million | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 55.12 million | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 46.62 million | -15.4% |
| 2018 | 55.50 million | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 78.82 million | +42.0% |
| 2020 | 66.82 million | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 89.01 million | +33.2% |
| 2022 | 74.93 million | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 79.63 million | +6.3% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 79.63 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 126.11 million, 63% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 79.63 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.59 million, 46% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +4700.0% | 180,002 | 8.64 million |
| 2014 | +514.8% | 10.24 million | 62.93 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.00 million | 180,002 | 8.64 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 39.47 million | 3.23 million | 78.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.60 million | 66.82 million | 89.01 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
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, credit/revenue in Guinea-Bissau?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Guinea-Bissau was 79.63 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 89.01 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,002 in 2008.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 159th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 678.0%. 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, Credit/Revenue (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.