Population · Africa · 2025 data
Guinea Population
Guinea had a population of 15.10 million in 2025, ranking #74 of 216 countries and territories (0.18% of the world). The population grew by 28.3% over the past ten years.
15.10 million
Population (2025) · #74
+2.31%
Annual growth
60
People per km²
39%
Live in cities
Population of Guinea, 1960–2025
3.61960
3.91965
4.31970
4.71975
5.01980
5.61985
6.41990
7.61995
8.42000
9.22005
10.42010
11.82015
13.42020
15.12025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,099,727 | +2.34% |
| 2024 | 14,754,785 | +2.42% |
| 2023 | 14,405,468 | +2.49% |
| 2022 | 14,055,137 | +2.51% |
| 2021 | 13,710,513 | +2.54% |
| 2020 | 13,371,183 | +2.58% |
| 2019 | 13,034,346 | +2.59% |
| 2018 | 12,704,774 | +2.58% |
| 2017 | 12,385,659 | +2.59% |
| 2016 | 12,073,030 | +2.60% |
| 2015 | 11,767,070 | +2.56% |
| 2014 | 11,472,924 | +2.51% |
| 2013 | 11,191,873 | +2.47% |
| 2012 | 10,921,581 | +2.48% |
| 2011 | 10,656,810 | +2.51% |
| 2010 | 10,396,086 | +2.49% |
| 2009 | 10,143,534 | +2.47% |
| 2008 | 9,898,870 | +2.45% |
| 2007 | 9,662,281 | +2.34% |
| 2006 | 9,441,171 | +2.11% |
| 2005 | 9,245,844 | +2.02% |
| 2004 | 9,062,726 | +2.16% |
| 2003 | 8,870,781 | +2.27% |
| 2002 | 8,674,066 | +1.57% |
| 2001 | 8,539,960 | +1.32% |
| 2000 | 8,428,832 | +1.98% |
| 1999 | 8,265,123 | +2.27% |
| 1998 | 8,081,990 | +1.90% |
| 1997 | 7,931,370 | +2.08% |
| 1996 | 7,770,035 | +2.87% |
| 1995 | 7,553,249 | +2.83% |
| 1994 | 7,345,107 | +3.04% |
| 1993 | 7,128,177 | +3.09% |
| 1992 | 6,914,366 | +3.24% |
| 1991 | 6,697,166 | +4.08% |
| 1990 | 6,434,374 | +3.52% |
| 1989 | 6,215,811 | +2.63% |
| 1988 | 6,056,574 | +2.65% |
| 1987 | 5,900,198 | +2.60% |
| 1986 | 5,750,668 | +2.50% |
| 1985 | 5,610,373 | +2.38% |
| 1984 | 5,480,096 | +2.24% |
| 1983 | 5,359,814 | +2.14% |
| 1982 | 5,247,672 | +2.03% |
| 1981 | 5,143,288 | +1.90% |
| 1980 | 5,047,419 | +1.78% |
| 1979 | 4,959,283 | +1.67% |
| 1978 | 4,877,854 | +1.60% |
| 1977 | 4,801,128 | +1.57% |
| 1976 | 4,727,022 | +1.57% |
| 1975 | 4,653,876 | +1.60% |
| 1974 | 4,580,510 | +1.65% |
| 1973 | 4,506,324 | +1.69% |
| 1972 | 4,431,292 | +1.75% |
| 1971 | 4,355,200 | +1.82% |
| 1970 | 4,277,535 | +1.89% |
| 1969 | 4,198,300 | +1.94% |
| 1968 | 4,118,550 | +1.94% |
| 1967 | 4,040,153 | +1.92% |
| 1966 | 3,964,155 | +1.89% |
| 1965 | 3,890,716 | +1.86% |
| 1964 | 3,819,722 | +1.83% |
| 1963 | 3,750,954 | +1.81% |
| 1962 | 3,684,273 | +1.79% |
| 1961 | 3,619,551 | +1.77% |
| 1960 | 3,556,749 | — |
Demographics of Guinea
60.9
Life expectancy (years)
4.13
Births per woman (above replacement)
3.5%
Aged 65 and over
19.5 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Fulani (Peuhl) 33.4%, Malinke 29.4%, Susu 21.2%, Guerze 7.8%, Kissi 6.2%, Toma 1.6%, other/foreign 0.4% (2018 est.)
Languages
French (official), Pular, Maninka, Susu, other native languages
Religions
Muslim 85.2%, Christian 13.4%, animist 0.2%, none 1.2% (2018 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 38.1% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Conakry Capital
2.1 millionGuinea and its neighbours
Frequently asked questions about the population of Guinea
What is the population of Guinea?
Guinea had a population of 15.10 million in 2025, ranking #74 of 216 countries and territories (0.18% of the world).
Is the population of Guinea growing?
Yes. The population grew by 28.3% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 2.31%.
How has the population of Guinea changed since 1960?
It has grown 4.2-fold, from 3.56 million in 1960 to 15.10 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Guinea?
About 60 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Guinea?
Conakry — about 2.1 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).