Guinea-Bissau

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Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Bissau, and it has a population of 2,249,515 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 36,125 square kilometers (approximately 13,948 square miles). Its currency is West African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 62 people per square kilometer. Guinea-Bissau shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea and Senegal.

About Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau at a glance

Economy of Guinea-Bissau

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

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).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Guinea-Bissau

GN

Guinea

CapitalConakry

Population15,099,727

SN

Senegal

CapitalDakar

Population18,931,966