Total number of international immigrants in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Total number of international immigrants was 15,064 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Total number of international immigrants in Guinea-Bissau, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 15,064 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 27,961 immigrants in 1995 and was at its lowest, 15,064 immigrants, in 2024.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 194th of 232 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,368 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 27,961 immigrants | +81.9% |
| 2000 | 20,450 immigrants | -26.9% |
| 2005 | 20,902 immigrants | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 21,391 immigrants | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 22,333 immigrants | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 17,945 immigrants | -19.6% |
| 2024 | 15,064 immigrants | -16.1% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 15,064 immigrants is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 4% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 15,064 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 5% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,664 immigrants | 15,368 immigrants | 27,961 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,676 immigrants | 20,450 immigrants | 20,902 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 21,862 immigrants | 21,391 immigrants | 22,333 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 16,504 immigrants | 15,064 immigrants | 17,945 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More population data for Guinea-Bissau
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1572 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4106 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Guinea-Bissau?
- Total number of international immigrants in Guinea-Bissau was 15,064 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 27,961 immigrants in 1995.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,064 immigrants in 2024.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 194th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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