Country Intelligence

Guinea-Bissau

West Africa

Comprehensive economic, trade, industry and opportunity intelligence for Guinea-Bissau.

Capital Bissau

Population 2.25M (2025)

Currency West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Language Portuguese

Government Semi-presidential republic

Region West Africa

Income Level Low income (World Bank)

Key Economic Indicators

Latest Available Data

GDP (Nominal)$2.53B (2025)Annual data

GDP Growth (Real)5.82% (2025)Annual data

GDP Per Capita$1,123.77 (2025)Annual data

Inflation (CPI, annual)0.87% (2025)Annual data

Unemployment (modeled ILO)2.67% (2025)Annual data

Population2.25M (2025)Annual data

Source: World Bank. Annual data; each card displays its own reference year. View More Economic Data

Trade Overview (Goods)

Merchandise Exports$313M (2025)

Merchandise Imports$489M (2025)

Trade Balance-$176M (2025)

Source: World Bank merchandise trade. Balance uses a common year.

Top Trading Partners — Total Goods Trade

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Source: UN Comtrade; annual goods trade

1.Cashews
2.Fisheries
3.Agriculture
4.Timber
5.Rice

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Market Outlook

Guinea-Bissau is a low-income economy in West Africa with nominal GDP of $2.53B (2025) and real growth of 5.82% (2025). Key sectors include Cashews, Fisheries and Agriculture. Explore dated official statistics, trade flows and ATN business opportunities for Guinea-Bissau.

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