Guinea-Bissau: Statistical Overview

Total Population: 2,201,352

Natural Increase: 2.2%

Density: 77 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 46.1%

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

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

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

Telephone Lines: 0.3 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 32.5 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 40.5% of the Population