Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Guinea-Bissau

"A West African nation known for its archipelago of islands and cashew nut production."

Western Africa

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Semi‑Presidential Republic

Capital City

Bissau

11.86°, -15.60°

Official Languages

Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole

Population

2.15M

Total Area

36.13K km²

Population Density

59.61 people per km²

Currency

West African CFA franc

Fr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#144
2,153,339

Population+2.2%

2023
#169
64.08

Life Expectancy

2023
#148
45.5%

Urban Population

2023
#32
3.84

Fertility Rate

2023
#166
32.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#174
$2.05B

GDP+5.2%

2023
#174
$951.24

GDP per Capita

2023
#110
3.8%

Inflation

2024
#28
2.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#61
33.4

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Guinea-Bissau

What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau's capital city is Bissau.

What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Guinea-Bissau is approximately 2.15M people. This makes it the 144th most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau spans a total area of approximately 36,125 square kilometers (13,947.93 square miles).

Which continent is Guinea-Bissau in?

Guinea-Bissau is located in Africa, specifically within the Western Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Guinea-Bissau?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Guinea-Bissau is approximately $2.05B USD. This ranks Guinea-Bissau as the 174th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.