Guinea-Bissau Terms of Trade

Net barter terms of trade index (2015 = 100).

Terms of Trade in Guinea-Bissau increased to 130.50 points in 2024 from 115.60 points in 2023.

130.5
▲ +14.92024 · previous 115.6Annual · index points · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Guinea-Bissau Terms of Trade — History

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Guinea-Bissau Terms of Trade — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Terms of Trade in Guinea-Bissau increased to 130.50 points in 2024 from 115.60 points in 2023.

It has risen in each of the last three years.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2023) it was 115.6, so the latest figure is 14.9 higher.

Over the past five years the average was 105.3, with a range from 91.2 to 130.5. The latest value is above that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2005 and has 20 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 90% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 134.0 (2005) and the lowest is 90.9 (2019). The long-run average is 106.4.

Compared with other countries

Among 205 economies with recent data, Guinea-Bissau ranks 24th from the top. The median across all these economies is 101.2, so Guinea-Bissau is above the typical country.

Within Sub-Saharan Africa (47 economies with data) it ranks 9th; the regional median is 114.1.

Statistics

Latest
130.52024
Previous
115.6
5-year average
105.3
Long-run average
106.4since 2005
All-time high
134.02005
All-time low
90.92019
Observations
20Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2024130.5▲ +14.9
2023115.6▲ +22.4
202293.2▲ +2.0
202191.2▼ −5.0
202096.2▲ +5.3
201990.9▼ −7.6
201898.5▲ +1.0
201797.5▼ −10.3
2016107.8▲ +7.8
2015100.0▲ +5.6
201494.4▼ −6.9
2013101.3▲ +2.7
201298.6▼ −0.1
201198.7▼ −14.4
2010113.1▼ −2.2
2009115.3▼ −0.3
2008115.6▼ −4.9
2007120.5▲ +4.8
2006115.7▼ −18.3
2005134.0

Terms of Trade — Guinea-Bissau vs Peers

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Understanding Terms of Trade — a simple guide

What it measures

The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

How it is calculated

Export price index ÷ import price index × 100 (2015 = 100).

Simple example

If export prices rise faster than import prices, the index goes above 100.

▲ When it is high or rising

An improving index raises national income.

▼ When it is low or falling

A falling index means imports became relatively more expensive.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

An improving terms of trade raises national income without any change in volumes.

How to read it

Commodity exporters see large swings as commodity prices move.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series TT.PRI.MRCH.XD.WD), annual data from 2005 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current terms of trade of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau terms of trade was 130.5 in 2024, compared with 115.6 in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest terms of trade of Guinea-Bissau?
Since 2005, the highest reading was 134.0 (2005) and the lowest was 90.9 (2019).
What does terms of trade measure?
The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.