Guinea Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 74th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
15,548,233
The population of Guinea is about 15,548,233 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 15.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.19% of the world's people.
Guinea is ranked 74th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.3% a year, roughly 959 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 23.4 million. That is 4.3 times its 1960 population of 3.6 million. Population density is 63 people per square kilometre. 39% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
15.4 million
Yearly change
+2.27%
World rank
74th
Share of world
0.19%
Density
63/km²
Land area
245,720 km²
Life expectancy
60.9 yrs
Births per woman
4.13
GDP per capita
$1,877
GDP
$28.3B
Population of Guinea, 1960–2050
Guinea population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,556,749 | — | 14 |
| 1970 | 4,277,535 | +1.89% | 17 |
| 1980 | 5,047,419 | +1.78% | 21 |
| 1990 | 6,434,374 | +3.52% | 26 |
| 2000 | 8,428,832 | +1.98% | 34 |
| 2010 | 10,396,086 | +2.49% | 42 |
| 2020 | 13,371,183 | +2.58% | 54 |
| 2024 | 14,754,785 | +2.42% | 60 |
| 2026proj. | 15,441,993 | +2.27% | 63 |
| 2030proj. | 16,807,147 | +2.07% | 68 |
| 2040proj. | 20,160,750 | +1.70% | 82 |
| 2050proj. | 23,404,584 | +1.35% | 95 |
Guinea vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 11.5 times as many people as Guinea. Bangladesh is 21.7 times more densely populated.
Guinea population: questions and answers
What is the population of Guinea in 2026?
About 15,441,993 (15.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Guinea's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.27% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Guinea?
About 63 people per km², with a land area of 245,720 km².
What will the population of Guinea be in 2050?
About 23.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Guinea?
Conakry.
What is the life expectancy in Guinea?
60.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.