Population of Guinea-Bissau

As of July 2026, the population of Guinea-Bissau is 2.3 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 48 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.15%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 17.7 years in 2016 to 19.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 64.6 years and population density is 81.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Guinea-Bissau peaked in 1977, reaching around 6.66% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.1% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 50.41 thousand in 1978 to nearly 48.19 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Guinea-Bissau, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 54.1 years in 2006 to 64.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 10 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Guinea-Bissau

The cities of Guinea-Bissau are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 644.5 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Bissau, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 439.7 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Bairro Militar, Bissau with 65.3 thousand and Gabú with 49.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Guinea-Bissau: