Urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Urban and rural population was 1.05 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.05 million
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
153rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.05 million
in 2025
All-time low
54,451
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau stood at 1.05 million. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 1.05 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 54,451, in 1950.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 153rd 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.
Urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 54,451 | — |
| 1951 | 57,288 | +5.2% |
| 1952 | 59,930 | +4.6% |
| 1953 | 62,505 | +4.3% |
| 1954 | 65,006 | +4.0% |
| 1955 | 67,423 | +3.7% |
| 1956 | 69,747 | +3.4% |
| 1957 | 71,967 | +3.2% |
| 1958 | 74,072 | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 76,045 | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 77,870 | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 79,872 | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 82,009 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 83,748 | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 83,842 | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 82,718 | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 82,272 | -0.5% |
| 1967 | 83,246 | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 85,233 | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 86,380 | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 87,449 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 88,409 | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 89,212 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 90,981 | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 95,090 | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 102,073 | +7.3% |
| 1976 | 110,242 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 119,495 | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 129,591 | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 136,782 | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 143,142 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 153,317 | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 166,250 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 181,496 | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 198,587 | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 217,031 | +9.3% |
| 1986 | 236,300 | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 255,841 | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 275,098 | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 293,458 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 310,123 | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 325,761 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 342,138 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 359,464 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 376,324 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 391,211 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 404,431 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 416,933 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 429,266 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 441,783 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 454,893 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 468,724 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 483,148 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 498,209 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 513,889 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 530,254 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 547,540 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 565,930 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 585,282 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 605,539 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 626,689 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 650,292 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 674,911 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 700,397 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 726,521 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 753,113 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 780,132 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 807,433 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 835,084 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 863,318 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 891,949 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 920,990 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 950,914 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 981,759 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 1.02 million | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 1.05 million | +3.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 1.05 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.96 million, 15% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 1.05 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.82 million, 22% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 65,843 | 54,451 | 76,045 | 10 |
| 1960s | 82,719 | 77,870 | 86,380 | 10 |
| 1970s | 104,932 | 87,449 | 136,782 | 10 |
| 1980s | 212,052 | 143,142 | 293,458 | 10 |
| 1990s | 379,743 | 310,123 | 441,783 | 10 |
| 2000s | 525,341 | 454,893 | 605,539 | 10 |
| 2010s | 741,789 | 626,689 | 863,318 | 10 |
| 2020s | 968,357 | 891,949 | 1.05 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More population data for Guinea-Bissau
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1572 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4106 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.132 (2100)
- Population density 165.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 302,001 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau?
- Urban and rural population in Guinea-Bissau was 1.05 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 54,451 in 1950.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for urban and rural population?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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