Defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Defense expenditure was 6.31 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau, 1984–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau is 6.31 billion current LCU, measured in 2008.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 720.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 6.91 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1984.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 14th of 29 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 33.35 million current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 49.46 million current LCU | +48.3% |
| 1989 | 123.51 million current LCU | +149.7% |
| 1990 | 119.22 million current LCU | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 164.78 million current LCU | +38.2% |
| 1992 | 194.25 million current LCU | +17.9% |
| 1993 | 305.62 million current LCU | +57.3% |
| 1994 | 400.00 million current LCU | +30.9% |
| 1995 | 615.38 million current LCU | +53.8% |
| 1996 | 769.23 million current LCU | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 6.82 billion current LCU | +786.7% |
| 2007 | 6.91 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 6.31 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 6.31 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 1.2× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 6.31 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.31 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Defense expenditure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +786.7% | 769.23 million current LCU | 6.82 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.39 million current LCU | 0 current LCU | 123.51 million current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 366.93 million current LCU | 119.22 million current LCU | 769.23 million current LCU | 7 |
| 2000s | 6.68 billion current LCU | 6.31 billion current LCU | 6.91 billion current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More science & technology data for Guinea-Bissau
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 147.2 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.47 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 3.24 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 98.1 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 14.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 17.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 13.7 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau?
- Defense expenditure in Guinea-Bissau was 6.31 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 6.91 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1984.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for defense expenditure?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 14th out of 29 countries with data for 2008.
- Is defense expenditure rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 720.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Defense expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Defense expenditures for NATO countries are based on the NATO definition, which covers military-related expenditures of the defense ministry (including recruiting, training, construction, and the purchase of military supplies and equipment) and other ministries. Civilian-type expenditures of the defense ministry are excluded. Military assistance is included in the expenditures of the donor country, and purchases of military equipment on credit are included at the time the debt is incurred, not at the time of payment. Data for other countries generally cover expenditures of the ministry of defense (excluded are expenditures on public order and safety, which are classified separately). Data are in current local currency.