Guinea-Bissau
- Capital:
- Bissau
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Bissau, Gabu ( Nova Lamego ), Bafata
- Abbreviation:
- GNB
2,297,808
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
2,297,808
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Guinea-Bissau's population is projected to be 4,645,198 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,297,808 | 2.22% | 148 |
| 2025 | 2,249,515 | 2.24% | 148 |
| 2020 | 2,013,255 | 2.31% | 149 |
| 2019 | 1,967,696 | 2.37% | 149 |
| 2018 | 1,922,168 | 2.4% | 150 |
| 2017 | 1,877,072 | 2.47% | 151 |
| 2015 | 1,786,457 | 2.67% | 151 |
| 2010 | 1,566,347 | 2.54% | 152 |
| 2005 | 1,381,585 | 2.27% | 151 |
| 2000 | 1,234,741 | 1.97% | 153 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,297,808 | 2.22% | 148 |
| 2032 | 2,585,578 | 1.96% | 147 |
| 2037 | 2,826,168 | 1.8% | 142 |
| 2042 | 3,063,169 | 1.62% | 140 |
| 2047 | 3,298,567 | 1.49% | 139 |
| 2052 | 3,526,637 | 1.35% | 137 |
| 2057 | 3,729,321 | 1.12% | 136 |
| 2062 | 3,917,381 | 0.99% | 136 |
| 2067 | 4,085,424 | 0.84% | 136 |
| 2072 | 4,230,802 | 0.7% | 134 |
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Bissau has a metropolitan area population of 795,519, comprising 34.62%% of Guinea-Bissau's total population.
As of 2026, Guinea-Bissau has a total population of 2,297,808, ranking as the 148th most populous nation in the world.
Guinea-Bissau has a net population change of approximately 132 people per day, driven by 181 births, 44 deaths, and net emigration of 5 people.
Guinea-Bissau represents 0.03% of the total global population and 0.14% of Africa's population.
Guinea-Bissau has a population density of 81.7 people per km² (approximately 211.6 per mi²), making it the 129th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 43.2% 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-Bissau is Fulani (28.5%) , followed by Balanta (22.5%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Guinea-Bissau, comprising 45.1% of the population.