Guinea
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Conakry
15,099,727
245,857 km²
Guinean franc
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Guinea is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Conakry, and it has a population of 15,099,727 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 245,857 square kilometers (approximately 94,926 square miles). Its currency is Guinean franc. The population density is approximately 61 people per square kilometer. Guinea shares land borders with 6 countries: Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
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Africa/Conakry
Guinea at a glance
Africa
61 / km²
245,857 km²
Approximately 94,926 mi² (square miles)
Conakry
Economy of Guinea
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Guinea
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What is the population of Guinea?
Guinea has 15,099,727 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Guinea in square kilometers and square miles?
Guinea has a total area of 245,857 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 94,926 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Guinea?
The currency of Guinea is Guinean franc.
