Population of Guinea-Bissau

As of May 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 2.12%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 17.4 years in 2016 to 19.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 62.3 years and population density is 81.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Guinea-Bissau peaked in 1977, reaching around 6.34% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.08% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 48.19 thousand in 1978 to nearly 47.63 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Guinea-Bissau, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 53.4 years in 2006 to 62.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 9 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 554.7 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 Gabú with 49.4 thousand and Bafatá with 33.5 thousand.

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