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
Guinea-Bissau Climate
Guinea-Bissau has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 1839 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1839
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 0 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 1 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 1 mm |
| May | 29° / 84° | 27 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 176 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 411 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 597 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 402 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 189 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 29 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 6 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Guinea-Bissau
The most comfortable months to visit Guinea-Bissau are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Guinea-Bissau in global context
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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.
The most comfortable months to visit Guinea-Bissau are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Guinea-Bissau has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 1839 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Guinea-Bissau is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 2,153,339. Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.2% a year.
GDP per capita is roughly $988, placing Guinea-Bissau among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 64.1 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.8 births per woman, and 45.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.