Capital: Bissau
Population
Total Population:
2,249,515
Natural Increase:
2.2%
Density:
77 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
46.7%
Ethnic Origins:
The population is predominantly African, comprising slightly more than 28% Fula, almost 23% Balanta, as well as 15% Mandingue, 9% Papel, about 8% Manjaco, more than 3% Beafada, 3% Mancanha, 2% Bijago, a little less than 2% Felupe, 1% Mansoanca, 1% Balanta Mane and around 5% other ethnicities (
National Institute of Statistics)
Official Language:
Portuguese
Other Languages Spoken:
Balanta, Crioulo, Mandjak, Papel, Pulaar, and many other African languages
Business Language(s):
English
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Bissau
Country Overview
Area:
36,130 km²
Type of State:
Democratic Republic.
Type of Economy:
Low-income, primarily agricultural economy dependent on international aid.
Guinea-Bissau faces fiscal challenges, but growth is expected thanks to measures to boost cashew nut exports.
HDI*:
0.514/1
HDI (World Rank):
175/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Guinea-Bissau, dial 00
To call Guinea-Bissau, dial +245
Internet Suffix:
.gw
Households with a computer:
2.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Mobile phone subscriptions:
128.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
32.5 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
40.5% of the Population
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Latest Update: July 2026
Guinea-Bissau: Statistical Overview
