Bissau's 2026 population is now estimated at 731,866. In 1950, the population of Bissau was 18,336. Bissau has grown by 22,774 in the last year, which represents a 3.21% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bissau, which typically includes Bissau's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.