Annual change in population in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Annual change in population was 47,808 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Guinea-Bissau, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, annual change in population in Guinea-Bissau stood at 47,808 people.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 49,897 people in 1978 and was at its lowest, -13,538 people, in 1965.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 110th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,489 people | 2,609 people | 6,113 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 659 people | -13,538 people | 9,164 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 23,825 people | 402 people | 49,897 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,791 people | 9,436 people | 15,727 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,242 people | 15,886 people | 34,390 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,617 people | 24,536 people | 38,325 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,132 people | 39,968 people | 45,537 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,410 people | 45,555 people | 47,808 people | 4 |
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More population data for Guinea-Bissau
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 302,001 people (2100)
- Population density 165.91 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.76 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 24 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.76 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.76 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 2.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.84 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Guinea-Bissau?
- Annual change in population in Guinea-Bissau was 47,808 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 49,897 people in 1978.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -13,538 people in 1965.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for annual change in population?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 110th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.