Rank #81 by World Population
🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has a population of 2,153,339, ranking #81 in the world. The capital is Bissau. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
2,153,339
Population
#81
World Rank
64.1
Life Expectancy
$988
GDP Per Capita
Guinea-Bissau, #81 by world population
Guinea-Bissau Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Guinea-Bissau had a population of 577,633 in 1960 and 2,201,352 in 2024, a 3.8× growth over 64 years. The peak was 2,201,352 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.12%.
2,201,352
Population (2024)
577,633
Population (1960)
2,201,352
Peak (2024)
2.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 577,633 |
| 1961 | 582,532 |
| 1962 | 589,474 |
| 1963 | 594,418 |
| 1964 | 588,543 |
| 1965 | 575,005 |
| 1966 | 566,908 |
| 1967 | 569,011 |
| 1968 | 578,170 |
| 1969 | 581,610 |
| 1970 | 584,403 |
| 1971 | 586,221 |
| 1972 | 586,620 |
| 1973 | 592,808 |
| 1974 | 613,338 |
| 1975 | 650,966 |
| 1976 | 694,191 |
| 1977 | 741,789 |
| 1978 | 791,694 |
| 1979 | 819,867 |
| 1980 | 829,303 |
| 1981 | 842,432 |
| 1982 | 855,891 |
| 1983 | 869,592 |
| 1984 | 883,519 |
| 1985 | 897,697 |
| 1986 | 912,126 |
| 1987 | 926,862 |
| 1988 | 942,061 |
| 1989 | 957,789 |
| 1990 | 973,669 |
| 1991 | 994,639 |
| 1992 | 1,024,356 |
| 1993 | 1,058,745 |
| 1994 | 1,092,031 |
| 1995 | 1,119,949 |
| 1996 | 1,143,535 |
| 1997 | 1,165,545 |
| 1998 | 1,187,473 |
| 1999 | 1,210,206 |
| 2000 | 1,234,741 |
| 2001 | 1,261,273 |
| 2002 | 1,289,307 |
| 2003 | 1,318,806 |
| 2004 | 1,349,563 |
| 2005 | 1,381,585 |
| 2006 | 1,415,303 |
| 2007 | 1,450,986 |
| 2008 | 1,488,054 |
| 2009 | 1,526,377 |
| 2010 | 1,566,347 |
| 2011 | 1,608,076 |
| 2012 | 1,651,417 |
| 2013 | 1,695,973 |
| 2014 | 1,741,122 |
| 2015 | 1,786,457 |
| 2016 | 1,831,893 |
| 2017 | 1,877,072 |
| 2018 | 1,922,168 |
| 2019 | 1,967,696 |
| 2020 | 2,013,255 |
| 2021 | 2,058,841 |
| 2022 | 2,105,529 |
| 2023 | 2,153,339 |
| 2024 | 2,201,352 |
Demographics
| Population | 2,153,339 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.25% |
| Urban Population | 45.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.84 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 64.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 43.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$988
GDP Per Capita
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
40.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
8.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.25
Physicians per 1,000
43.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
40.5%
Electricity Access
27.7%
Internet Users
109
Mobile Subs per 100
76.6
People per km2
-1,400
Net Migration
Environment
69.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Guinea-Bissau in global context
Guinea-Bissau 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-Bissau has a population of 2,153,339, ranking #81 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.25%.
Life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau is 64.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 43.4 per 1,000 live births.
Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is $988. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
45.6% of Guinea-Bissau's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 76.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Guinea-Bissau 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.
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