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Guinea-Bissau

04:06:56 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Bissau · UTC+00:00
🌦️ 27.7°C · Light drizzle · 💧 81% · 💨 18.4 km/h
GW GNB Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Guinea-Bissau Country Statistics

Explore Guinea-Bissau population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau Population

The population of Guinea-Bissau is 2,249,515 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.16%.

Guinea-Bissau GDP

The total GDP of Guinea-Bissau is $2.53B in the latest available data.

Guinea-Bissau GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Guinea-Bissau is 5.82%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Guinea-Bissau GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Guinea-Bissau is $1,124 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Guinea-Bissau Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Guinea-Bissau.

  • Birth rate 29.56
  • Death rate 7.01
  • Life expectancy 64.3 years
  • Population growth 2.16%

Guinea-Bissau Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Guinea-Bissau.

  • Literacy rate 63.9%
  • Internet users 29.8%

Guinea-Bissau Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Guinea-Bissau.

  • Inflation 0.87%
  • Unemployment 2.7%

Guinea-Bissau Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Guinea-Bissau.

  • Renewable energy 87.4%
  • Energy consumption 65.47
  • CO₂ emissions 0.1554
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Guinea-Bissau.

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Population
2,249,515
reference year 2025
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GDP
$2.53B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,124
per person
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GDP Growth
5.82%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
64.3
years
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Internet Users
29.8%
of population
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Literacy Rate
63.9%
literacy
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Inflation
0.87%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 29.56
Death Rate 7.01
Population Growth 2.16%
Poverty Rate 50.5%
Unemployment 2.7%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 29.9%
Renewable Energy 87.4%
Energy Consumption 65.47
CO₂ Emissions 0.1554
EDUCATION DATA

Guinea-Bissau Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Guinea-Bissau.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 2.6% (2006)
Education Expenditure 2.0% (2013)
TOURISM DATA

Guinea-Bissau Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Guinea-Bissau.

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International Tourist Arrivals 52.4K 2019
Data Year 2019
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Guinea-Bissau Banking Information

Central banking information for Guinea-Bissau.

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Central Bank Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Guinea-Bissau
ISO Code GW
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Guinea-Bissau Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Guinea-Bissau.

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ACTIVE 1998

Government of Guinea-Bissau vs Military Junta for the Consolidation of Democracy, Peace and Justice

Location Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1972

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1971

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1970

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1969

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1968

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1967

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1966

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1965

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1964

Government of Portugal vs PAIGC

Location Guinea-Bissau
Territory Guinea-Bissau
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Guinea-Bissau from 2000 onward.

Population 2,249,515 people · 2025
GDP Growth 5.82 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,124 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 0.87 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 8.82 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 29.56 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.155 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 2,249,515 5.82 1,124 0.87 — — —
2024 2,201,352 4.41 998 3.77 — 29.56 0.155
2023 2,153,339 4.63 964 7.10 8.82 30.04 0.153
2022 2,105,529 5.46 882 9.39 8.34 30.46 0.163
2021 2,058,841 5.02 927 2.24 8.40 30.97 0.163
2020 2,013,255 2.89 847 1.14 8.99 31.41 0.167
2019 1,967,696 5.33 811 0.25 7.15 31.85 0.181
2018 1,922,168 3.76 809 0.38 7.28 32.37 0.183
2017 1,877,072 4.66 783 1.69 7.00 33.04 0.163
2016 1,831,893 5.43 680 1.50 8.33 34.22 0.207
2015 1,786,457 6.13 645 1.48 8.13 35.20 0.203
2014 1,741,122 0.96 652 -1.51 9.97 36.10 0.196
2013 1,695,973 3.26 654 1.21 7.04 37.08 0.194
2012 1,651,417 -1.71 635 2.13 5.94 37.58 0.194
2011 1,608,076 8.09 720 5.05 6.22 38.02 0.198
2010 1,566,347 5.61 600 2.52 4.87 38.31 0.200
2009 1,526,377 2.45 583 -1.65 4.61 38.75 0.203
2008 1,488,054 4.52 640 10.46 5.35 39.35 0.196
2007 1,450,986 2.56 519 4.62 4.93 40.02 0.212
2006 1,415,303 2.67 449 1.95 5.08 40.25 0.204
2005 1,381,585 6.56 463 3.33 4.53 40.57 0.199
2004 1,349,563 1.17 431 0.88 4.27 40.80 0.200
2003 1,318,806 -0.29 420 -3.50 3.50 41.30 0.201
2002 1,289,307 3.65 362 3.30 3.87 41.56 0.173
2001 1,261,273 4.79 327 3.35 4.13 41.79 0.168
2000 1,234,741 1.10 317 8.64 4.19 42.35 0.163
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Guinea-Bissau

Capital Bissau
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code GNB
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