World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide

Overview

Guinea Bissau is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranked 176 out of 186 according to the 2012 Human Development Index. Of the country’s approximately 1.6 million people, 69 percent live below the poverty line (US$2 per day), with 33 percent below the extreme poverty line (US$1 per day).The country faced several shocks in 2012, including a coup d'état in April and a temporary disruption of the economy, which led to socio-political disturbances, including repeated strikes in various sectors.