Guinea-Bissau Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 147th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
2,312,833
The population of Guinea-Bissau is about 2,312,833 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 2.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.03% of the world's people.
Guinea-Bissau is ranked 147th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.1% a year, roughly 135 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 3.4 million. That is 4.0 times its 1960 population of 578 thousand. Population density is 82 people per square kilometre. 47% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
2.3 million
Yearly change
+2.15%
World rank
147th
Share of world
0.03%
Density
82/km²
Land area
28,120 km²
Life expectancy
64.3 yrs
Births per woman
3.76
GDP per capita
$1,124
GDP
$2.5B
Population of Guinea-Bissau, 1960–2050
Guinea-Bissau population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 577,633 | — | 21 |
| 1970 | 584,403 | +0.48% | 21 |
| 1980 | 829,303 | +1.15% | 29 |
| 1990 | 973,669 | +1.66% | 35 |
| 2000 | 1,234,741 | +2.03% | 44 |
| 2010 | 1,566,347 | +2.62% | 56 |
| 2020 | 2,013,255 | +2.32% | 72 |
| 2024 | 2,201,352 | +2.23% | 78 |
| 2026proj. | 2,297,808 | +2.15% | 82 |
| 2030proj. | 2,488,934 | +1.94% | 89 |
| 2040proj. | 2,969,702 | +1.63% | 106 |
| 2050proj. | 3,438,608 | +1.36% | 122 |
Guinea-Bissau vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 77.4 times as many people as Guinea-Bissau. Bangladesh is 16.7 times more densely populated.
Guinea-Bissau population: questions and answers
What is the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2026?
About 2,297,808 (2.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Guinea-Bissau's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.15% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Guinea-Bissau?
About 82 people per km², with a land area of 28,120 km².
What will the population of Guinea-Bissau be in 2050?
About 3.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
Bissau.
What is the life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau?
64.3 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.