Inflation Rate (CPI): Guinea-Bissau

Analysis# Guinea-Bissau Inflation Rate (CPI) Guinea-Bissau's inflation rate stands at 2% in 2026, representing a dramatic stabilization compared to its turbulent economic history. The nation experienced severe hyperinflation during the 1980s, peaking at 112.7% in 1985, before eventually reaching deflationary territory at -3.5% in 2003. Since 1980, the country has achieved a cumulative 96.9% decline in inflation, reflecting fundamental shifts in monetary and fiscal management. The most striking trend emerged between 2017 and 2023, when inflation spiked from near-zero levels to 7.9% in 2022, driven by global commodity price pressures and regional economic challenges. The subsequent moderation to 2% by 2026 signals successful policy adjustment and suggests Guinea-Bissau has moved beyond the extreme volatility characterizing earlier decades. The projection of sustained 2% inflation indicates the country maintains its trajectory toward price stability.