What is the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2026?
Guinea-Bissau has a population of 2,249,515 people (2025 estimate), which is 148th in the world and about 0.03% of the global total.
Country profile · Africa · Rank #148 by population
Guinea-Bissau
Officially Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Population 2025
2,249,515
#148
in the world
0.03%
of world population
+2.16%
annual growth
About Guinea-Bissau
With a population of 2,249,515, Guinea-Bissau ranks 148th globally and spans 28,120 km² across West Africa. The country borders Guinea and Senegal and has a population density of 77 people per km². A median age of 19.4 years reflects a young population, while the 2.2% annual growth rate continues to shape demographic trends.
Life expectancy stands at 64.3 years, with a fertility rate of 3.8 births per woman. Urban areas account for 47% of the population, with Bissau serving as the capital. The economy is modest, with a GDP per capita of $1,124. Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole are the principal languages, and the West African CFA franc is the official currency. Guinea-Bissau gained independence in 1974.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Bissau
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- GW · GNB
- Demonym
- Guinea-Bissauan
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF Fr)
- State inception
- 1974
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +245
- Internet TLD
- .gw
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- Portuguese
- Upper Guinea Creole
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Guinea-Bissau: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Guinea-Bissau: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 38.8%
- Age 15–64
- 58.0%
- Age 65+
- 3.2%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 4 |
| 95-99 | 30 | 57 |
| 90-94 | 193 | 347 |
| 85-89 | 776 | 1,272 |
| 80-84 | 2,113 | 3,186 |
| 75-79 | 4,494 | 6,827 |
| 70-74 | 7,931 | 12,814 |
| 65-69 | 11,588 | 18,632 |
| 60-64 | 15,797 | 22,680 |
| 55-59 | 22,233 | 27,422 |
| 50-54 | 33,133 | 37,677 |
| 45-49 | 43,592 | 47,243 |
| 40-44 | 55,260 | 56,660 |
| 35-39 | 66,194 | 67,193 |
| 30-34 | 76,986 | 77,420 |
| 25-29 | 90,166 | 90,067 |
| 20-24 | 104,308 | 103,326 |
| 15-19 | 120,921 | 118,995 |
| 10-14 | 136,480 | 133,566 |
| 5-9 | 143,598 | 140,006 |
| 0-4 | 152,216 | 147,948 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 543,627 |
| 1960 | 577,633 |
| 1970 | 584,403 |
| 1980 | 829,303 |
| 1990 | 973,669 |
| 2000 | 1,234,741 |
| 2010 | 1,566,347 |
| 2020 | 2,013,255 |
| 2030 | 2,488,934 |
| 2040 | 2,969,702 |
| 2050 | 3,438,608 |
| 2060 | 3,844,367 |
| 2070 | 4,175,014 |
| 2080 | 4,423,686 |
| 2090 | 4,572,871 |
| 2100 | 4,665,484 |
How Guinea-Bissau Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Guinea-Bissau2.25M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Guinea-Bissau | 2.25M |
Largest Cities in Guinea-Bissau
All cities →9 cities of 15,000 or more in our roster.
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bissau | Bissau | 439,704 |
| 2 | Gabú | Gabu | 49,371 |
| 3 | Contumo | Bissau | 45,482 |
| 4 | Reino de Bandim | Bissau | 44,718 |
| 5 | Bafatá | Bafata | 33,502 |
| 6 | Reino de Antula | Bissau | 30,778 |
| 7 | Quelele | Bissau | 28,898 |
| 8 | Plaque | Bissau | 27,633 |
Countries Bordering Guinea-Bissau
2 land borders.
Guinea-Bissau Population FAQ
Is the population of Guinea-Bissau growing or shrinking?
Guinea-Bissau's population is growing at +2.16% per year, a change of roughly 48,680 people annually.
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
How densely populated is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has 77/km² across 28,120 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau?
Life expectancy at birth in Guinea-Bissau is 64.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Guinea-Bissau?
The median age in Guinea-Bissau is 19.4 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Guinea-Bissau in?
Guinea-Bissau is in Africa.