Guinea
- Capital:
- Conakry
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- GIN
15,441,993
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
15,441,993
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Guinea's population is projected to be 31,915,981 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15,441,993 | 2.41% | 75 |
| 2025 | 15,099,727 | 2.46% | 75 |
| 2020 | 13,371,183 | 2.58% | 75 |
| 2019 | 13,034,346 | 2.59% | 75 |
| 2018 | 12,704,774 | 2.58% | 75 |
| 2017 | 12,385,659 | 2.59% | 75 |
| 2015 | 11,767,070 | 2.51% | 75 |
| 2010 | 10,396,086 | 2.37% | 81 |
| 2005 | 9,245,844 | 1.87% | 84 |
| 2000 | 8,428,832 | 2.22% | 86 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15,441,993 | 2.41% | 75 |
| 2032 | 17,485,892 | 2.07% | 75 |
| 2037 | 19,155,753 | 1.84% | 74 |
| 2042 | 20,830,651 | 1.69% | 73 |
| 2047 | 22,463,112 | 1.52% | 71 |
| 2052 | 24,024,292 | 1.35% | 71 |
| 2057 | 25,506,951 | 1.21% | 69 |
| 2062 | 26,851,424 | 1.03% | 68 |
| 2067 | 28,054,752 | 0.88% | 66 |
| 2072 | 29,101,028 | 0.73% | 66 |
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Conakry has a metropolitan area population of 2,195,947, comprising 14.22%% of Guinea's total population.
As of 2026, Guinea has a total population of 15,441,993, ranking as the 75th most populous nation in the world.
Guinea has a net population change of approximately 934 people per day, driven by 1,362 births, 374 deaths, and net emigration of 54 people.
Guinea represents 0.19% of the total global population and 0.97% of Africa's population.
Guinea has a population density of 62.8 people per km² (approximately 162.8 per mi²), making it the 150th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 33.1% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Guinea is Fulani (Peuhl) (33.4%) , followed by Malinke (29.4%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Guinea, comprising 89.1% of the population.