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Guinea

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CAPITAL

Conakry

POPULATION

15,099,727

AREA

245,857 km²

CURRENCY

Guinean franc

COUNTRY OVERVIEW

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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.

KEY FACTS

About Guinea

LANGUAGE

French

CALLING CODE

+224

INTERNET DOMAIN

.gn

TIME ZONE

Africa/Conakry

GEOGRAPHY & POPULATION

Guinea at a glance

CONTINENT

Africa

POPULATION DENSITY

61 / km²

TOTAL AREA

245,857 km²

Approximately 94,926 mi² (square miles)

CAPITAL

Conakry

ECONOMY

Economy of Guinea

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

GDP

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GDP PER CAPITA

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INFLATION

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UNEMPLOYMENT

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GDP GROWTH

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Source: World Bank Open Data

DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

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BIRTHS PER 1,000 PEOPLE

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POPULATION AGES 0–14

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POPULATION AGES 65+

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Source: World Bank Open Data

WORLD TRENDS

Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.

Source: World Bank Open Data

POPULATION & SOCIETY

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

URBAN POPULATION

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RURAL POPULATION

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ANNUAL POPULATION GROWTH

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INTERNET USERS

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Source: World Bank Open Data

HEALTH & EDUCATION

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

INFANT MORTALITY

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per 1,000 live births

HEALTH EXPENDITURE

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of GDP

EDUCATION EXPENDITURE

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of GDP

PRIMARY COMPLETION RATE

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Source: World Bank Open Data

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

CO₂ EMISSIONS PER CAPITA

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tonnes CO₂ per person

FOREST AREA

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of land area

RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

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of total final energy consumption

ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

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of population

Source: World Bank Open Data

COST OF LIVING

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

PRICE LEVEL INDEX

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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 COMPARISON WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

FOOD & NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

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HOUSING & UTILITIES

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TRANSPORT

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HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION

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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

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.