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Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau participates in the West African monetary union, using the CFA franc and BCEAO payment infrastructure. Banks and other payment services connect a domestic economy with regional transfer channels. Its 2025 population was 2.25 million, with GDP per capita near US$1,100.

Population

2.2M

GDP

$2.5B

GDP per Capita

$1K

GDP Growth

5.8%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is dependent on physical cash, with payment cards rarely used and few ATMs available. CFA-franc notes remain central to everyday trade, while limited banking access prevents card availability from implying acceptance.

ATMs (PER 100K)

7.3

BANKS (PER 100K)

3.7

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.1

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.0

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025