Rank #80 by World Population
🇬🇳Guinea
Guinea has a population of 14,405,468, ranking #80 in the world. The capital is Conakry. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
14,405,468
Population
#80
World Rank
60.7
Life Expectancy
$1,555
GDP Per Capita
Guinea, #80 by world population
Guinea Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Guinea had a population of 3,556,749 in 1960 and 14,754,785 in 2024, a 4.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 14,754,785 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.25%.
14,754,785
Population (2024)
3,556,749
Population (1960)
14,754,785
Peak (2024)
2.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,556,749 |
| 1961 | 3,619,551 |
| 1962 | 3,684,273 |
| 1963 | 3,750,954 |
| 1964 | 3,819,722 |
| 1965 | 3,890,716 |
| 1966 | 3,964,155 |
| 1967 | 4,040,153 |
| 1968 | 4,118,550 |
| 1969 | 4,198,300 |
| 1970 | 4,277,535 |
| 1971 | 4,355,200 |
| 1972 | 4,431,292 |
| 1973 | 4,506,324 |
| 1974 | 4,580,510 |
| 1975 | 4,653,876 |
| 1976 | 4,727,022 |
| 1977 | 4,801,128 |
| 1978 | 4,877,854 |
| 1979 | 4,959,283 |
| 1980 | 5,047,419 |
| 1981 | 5,143,288 |
| 1982 | 5,247,672 |
| 1983 | 5,359,814 |
| 1984 | 5,480,096 |
| 1985 | 5,610,373 |
| 1986 | 5,750,668 |
| 1987 | 5,900,198 |
| 1988 | 6,056,574 |
| 1989 | 6,215,811 |
| 1990 | 6,434,374 |
| 1991 | 6,697,166 |
| 1992 | 6,914,366 |
| 1993 | 7,128,177 |
| 1994 | 7,345,107 |
| 1995 | 7,553,249 |
| 1996 | 7,770,035 |
| 1997 | 7,931,370 |
| 1998 | 8,081,990 |
| 1999 | 8,265,123 |
| 2000 | 8,428,832 |
| 2001 | 8,539,960 |
| 2002 | 8,674,066 |
| 2003 | 8,870,781 |
| 2004 | 9,062,726 |
| 2005 | 9,245,844 |
| 2006 | 9,441,171 |
| 2007 | 9,662,281 |
| 2008 | 9,898,870 |
| 2009 | 10,143,534 |
| 2010 | 10,396,086 |
| 2011 | 10,656,810 |
| 2012 | 10,921,581 |
| 2013 | 11,191,873 |
| 2014 | 11,472,924 |
| 2015 | 11,767,070 |
| 2016 | 12,073,030 |
| 2017 | 12,385,659 |
| 2018 | 12,704,774 |
| 2019 | 13,034,346 |
| 2020 | 13,371,183 |
| 2021 | 13,710,513 |
| 2022 | 14,055,137 |
| 2023 | 14,405,468 |
| 2024 | 14,754,785 |
Demographics
| Population | 14,405,468 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.46% |
| Urban Population | 37.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.22 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 60.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 61.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,555
GDP Per Capita
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
95.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.21
Physicians per 1,000
1.7%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
61.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
51.1%
Electricity Access
31.3%
Internet Users
110
Mobile Subs per 100
58.6
People per km2
-3,997
Net Migration
Environment
24.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Guinea in global context
Guinea is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea has a population of 14,405,468, ranking #80 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.46%.
Life expectancy in Guinea is 60.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 61.4 per 1,000 live births.
Guinea's GDP per capita is $1,555. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
37.6% of Guinea's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 58.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Guinea is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 14,405,468 residents, Guinea is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.5% a year.
Guinea is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $1,555. Life expectancy is 60.7 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.2 births per woman, and 37.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.