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Guinea-Bissau· by the numbers

2,280,024
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing2,249,515 (World Bank, 2025) + +48,163/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 3650 on Earth

Guinea-Bissau's population is 2,249,515 (2025) — the 147th-largest in the world and the 46th-largest in Africa, growing by about 48,163 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Guinea-Bissau Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#147 of 217
2,249,515
Area
36,120 km²
80.0 km² land area
GDP#166 of 186
$2.5B
GDP / capita
$1,124
2025
#166 economy overall
Price level#159 of 200
32 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.03%
1 in 3,650 people on Earth lives in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population2,249,515 people
#147 / 217
GDP$2.5B
#166 / 186
Average income$1,090 GNI per person
#168 / 182
Life expectancy64.3 years
#193 / 217
Average height168.2 cm (male)
#166 / 200
Median age18.9 years, half older
#188 / 220
Cleanest air32.29 µg/m³ PM2.5
#160 / 200
Safest countries1.1 homicides / 100k
#55 / 196
Most dangerous1.1 homicides / 100k
#145 / 196
Internet users29.8% of population online
#165 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Guinea-Bissau's Population Growth

Yes — Guinea-Bissau's population rose by 48,163 people (+2.19%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.8 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Guinea-Bissau Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
80.0 people / km²
28,120 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
18.9 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
64.3 years
M 61.8 · F 66.5
Average height2019
168.2 cm (male)
female 158.7 cm
Homicide rate2017
1.1 per 100,000
#55 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
32.3 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
46.6 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.8 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−1,373 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
3.2 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 1,112,298Female — 1,137,218
0-4 · Male: 153,5840-4 · Female: 149,2780-45-9 · Male: 144,1835-9 · Female: 140,5405-910-14 · Male: 138,80810-14 · Female: 135,73810-1415-19 · Male: 123,80915-19 · Female: 121,75615-1920-24 · Male: 106,90220-24 · Female: 105,84020-2425-29 · Male: 92,45925-29 · Female: 92,29825-2930-34 · Male: 79,16630-34 · Female: 79,57830-3435-39 · Male: 67,85435-39 · Female: 68,89035-3940-44 · Male: 57,34840-44 · Female: 58,67040-4445-49 · Male: 45,15445-49 · Female: 48,37245-4950-54 · Male: 35,01550-54 · Female: 39,68650-5455-59 · Male: 23,68255-59 · Female: 28,70255-5960-64 · Male: 16,39560-64 · Female: 22,98560-6465-69 · Male: 11,88265-69 · Female: 19,02165-6970-74 · Male: 8,17070-74 · Female: 13,46270-7475-79 · Male: 4,67675-79 · Female: 7,32275-7980+ · Male: 3,21180+ · Female: 5,08080+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Bissau
439,704
2
Bairro Militar
65,274
3
Gabú
49,371
4
Contumo
45,482
5
Reino de Bandim
44,718
6
Missira
38,838
7
Bafatá
33,502
8
Reino de Antula
30,778
9
Quelele
28,898
10
Plaque
27,633
11
Luanda
25,236
12
Sintra-Nema
21,451

Where is Guinea-Bissau Located?

Capital
Bissau
Currency
Franc (XOF)
Language(s)
Portuguese, POV
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
28,120 km²
Area (GeoNames)
36,120 km²
Borders
2 countries
Shares a border with
SenegalGuinea

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau's population is 2,249,515 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #147 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Guinea-Bissau?

2,249,515 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Guinea-Bissau's population density?

80.0 people per km², based on a land area of 28,120 km².

What is Guinea-Bissau ranked in population worldwide?

#147 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau?

64.3 years on average (2024) — 61.8 for men, 66.5 for women.

What is Guinea-Bissau's GDP?

$2.5B, ranking #166 of 186 economies we track — $1,124 per capita.

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