Guinea

Republic of Guinea

"A West African country rich in mineral resources, known for its diverse ethnic groups and traditional music."

Western Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Conakry

0.95°, -1.37°

Official Languages

French

Population

14.41M

Total Area

245.86K km²

Population Density

58.59 people per km²

Currency

Guinean franc

Fr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#73
14,405,468

Total Population+2.5%

2023
#185
60.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#88
38.1%

Urban Population

2023
#20
4.22

Fertility Rate

2023
#172
26.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#115
$22.2B

GDP+6.7%

2023
#158
$1.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#148
8.1%

Inflation

2024
#90
5.2%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#29
29.6

Gini Index

2018

Frequently Asked Questions About Guinea

What is the capital of Guinea?

Guinea's capital city is Conakry.

What is the population of Guinea?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Guinea is approximately 14.41M people. This makes it the 73rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Guinea?

Guinea spans a total area of approximately 245,857 square kilometers (94,925.88 square miles).

Which continent is Guinea in?

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

What is the GDP of Guinea?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Guinea is approximately $22.2B USD. This ranks Guinea as the 115th largest economy out of 191 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.