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Guinea
Guinée
CapitalConakry
Population15,099,727
GDP$28.3bn
Area245,857 km²
RegionSub-Saharan Africa
Data sources current · last checked September 20, 2026 2:10 am
Country facts
Overview
Background
Guinea's deep Muslim heritage arrived via the neighboring Almoravid Empire in the 11th century. Following Almoravid decline, Guinea existed on the fringe of several African kingdoms, all competing for regional dominance. In the 13th century, the Mali Empire took control of Guinea and encouraged its already growing Muslim faith. After the fall of the West African empires, various smaller kingdoms controlled Guinea. In the 18th century, Fulani Muslims established an Islamic state in central Guinea that provided one of the earliest examples of a written constitution and alternating leadership. European traders first arrived in the 16th century, and the French secured colonial rule in the 19th century.
In 1958, Guinea achieved independence from France. Sekou TOURE became Guinea’s first post-independence president; he established a dictatorial regime and ruled until his death in 1984, after which General Lansana CONTE staged a coup and seized the government. He too established an authoritarian regime and manipulated presidential elections until his death in 2008, when Captain Moussa Dadis CAMARA led a military coup, seized power, and suspended the constitution. In 2009, CAMARA was wounded in an assassination attempt and was exiled to Burkina Faso. In 2010 and 2013 respectively, the country held its first free and fair presidential and legislative elections. Alpha CONDE won the 2010 and 2015 presidential elections, and his first cabinet was the first all-civilian government in Guinean history. CONDE won a third term in 2020 after a constitutional change to term limits. In 2021, Col Mamady DOUMBOUYA led another successful military coup, establishing the National Committee for Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), suspending the constitution, and dissolving the government and the legislature. DOUMBOUYA was sworn in as transition president and appointed Mohamed BEAVOGUI as transition prime minister. The National Transition Council (CNT), which acts as the legislative body for the transition, was formed in 2022 and consists of appointed members representing a broad swath of Guinean society.
Reference: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015In 1958, Guinea achieved independence from France. Sekou TOURE became Guinea’s first post-independence president; he established a dictatorial regime and ruled until his death in 1984, after which General Lansana CONTE staged a coup and seized the government. He too established an authoritarian regime and manipulated presidential elections until his death in 2008, when Captain Moussa Dadis CAMARA led a military coup, seized power, and suspended the constitution. In 2009, CAMARA was wounded in an assassination attempt and was exiled to Burkina Faso. In 2010 and 2013 respectively, the country held its first free and fair presidential and legislative elections. Alpha CONDE won the 2010 and 2015 presidential elections, and his first cabinet was the first all-civilian government in Guinean history. CONDE won a third term in 2020 after a constitutional change to term limits. In 2021, Col Mamady DOUMBOUYA led another successful military coup, establishing the National Committee for Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), suspending the constitution, and dissolving the government and the legislature. DOUMBOUYA was sworn in as transition president and appointed Mohamed BEAVOGUI as transition prime minister. The National Transition Council (CNT), which acts as the legislative body for the transition, was formed in 2022 and consists of appointed members representing a broad swath of Guinean society.
Geography
Location
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
Map references
Africa
Area
total: 245,857 sq km
land: 245,717 sq km
water: 140 sq km
land: 245,717 sq km
water: 140 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly smaller than Oregon; slightly larger than twice the size of Pennsylvania
Land boundaries
total: 4,046 km
border countries: Cote d'Ivoire 816 km; Guinea-Bissau 421 km; Liberia 590 km; Mali 1062 km; Senegal 363 km; Sierra Leone 794 km
border countries: Cote d'Ivoire 816 km; Guinea-Bissau 421 km; Liberia 590 km; Mali 1062 km; Senegal 363 km; Sierra Leone 794 km
Coastline
320 km
Maritime claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
Climate
generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
Terrain
generally flat coastal plain, hilly to mountainous interior
Elevation
highest point: Mont Nimba 1,752 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
mean elevation: 472 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
mean elevation: 472 m
Natural resources
bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt
Land use
agricultural land: 73.2% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 24.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 5.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 43.5% (2023 est.)
forest: 20.3% (2023 est.)
other: 6.5% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 24.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 5.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 43.5% (2023 est.)
forest: 20.3% (2023 est.)
other: 6.5% (2023 est.)
Irrigated land
949 sq km (2017)
Reference: 2017Major rivers (by length in km)
Niger river source (shared with Mali, and Nigeria [m]) - 4,200 km; Gambie (Gambia) river source (shared with Senegal and The Gambia [m]) - 1,094 km
note: [s] after country name indicates river source; [m] after country name indicates river mouth
note: [s] after country name indicates river source; [m] after country name indicates river mouth
Major watersheds (area sq km)
Atlantic Ocean drainage: Niger (2,261,741 sq km), Senegal (456,397 sq km)
Population distribution
areas of highest density are in the west and south; interior is sparsely populated, as shown in this population distribution map
Natural hazards
hot, dry, dusty harmattan haze may reduce visibility during dry season
Geography - note
the Niger and its important tributary, the Milo River, have their sources in the Guinean highlands
Population & Society
Nationality
noun: Guinean(s)
adjective: Guinean
adjective: Guinean
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.)
Reference: 2018Languages
French (official), Pular, Maninka, Susu, other native languages
note: note: about 40 languages are spoken; each ethnic group has its own language
note: note: about 40 languages are spoken; each ethnic group has its own language
Religions
Muslim 85.2%, Christian 13.4%, animist 0.2%, none 1.2% (2018 est.)
Reference: 2018Age structure
0-14 years: 40.9% (male 2,884,146/female 2,835,794)
15-64 years: 55.1% (male 3,846,852/female 3,856,366)
65 years and over: 4% (2024 est.) (male 254,608/female 308,413)
Reference: 202415-64 years: 55.1% (male 3,846,852/female 3,856,366)
65 years and over: 4% (2024 est.) (male 254,608/female 308,413)
Dependency ratios
total dependency ratio: 81.6 (2024 est.)
youth dependency ratio: 74.3 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 7.3 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 13.7 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024youth dependency ratio: 74.3 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 7.3 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 13.7 (2024 est.)
Median age
total: 19.4 years (2024 est.)
male: 19.2 years
female: 19.6 years
Reference: 2024male: 19.2 years
female: 19.6 years
Population growth rate
2.74% (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Birth rate
35.3 births/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Death rate
7.8 deaths/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Population distribution
areas of highest density are in the west and south; interior is sparsely populated, as shown in this population distribution map
Major urban areas - population
2.111 million CONAKRY (capital) (2023)
Reference: 2023Sex ratio
at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.02 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.83 male(s)/female
total population: 1 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Reference: 20240-14 years: 1.02 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.83 male(s)/female
total population: 1 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Mother's mean age at first birth
19.9 years (2018 est.)
note: note: data represents median age at first birth among women 20-49
Reference: 2018note: note: data represents median age at first birth among women 20-49
Maternal mortality ratio
494 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Gross reproduction rate
2.36 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Drinking water source
improved: urban: urban: 92% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 59% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 71.5% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 8% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 41% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 28.5% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 59% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 71.5% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 8% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 41% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 28.5% of population (2022 est.)
Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 3.8% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
0.21 physicians/1,000 population (2022)
Reference: 2022Sanitation facility access
improved: urban: urban: 95.6% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 39.4% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 60.6% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 4.4% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 60.6% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 39.4% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 39.4% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 60.6% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 4.4% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 60.6% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 39.4% of population (2022 est.)
Obesity - adult prevalence rate
7.7% (2016)
Reference: 2016Alcohol consumption per capita
total: 0.33 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
beer: 0.29 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 0.01 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 0.03 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019beer: 0.29 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 0.01 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 0.03 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Children under the age of 5 years underweight
15% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Currently married women (ages 15-49)
68.7% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Child marriage
women married by age 15: 17% (2018)
women married by age 18: 46.5% (2018)
men married by age 18: 1.9% (2018)
Reference: 2018women married by age 18: 46.5% (2018)
men married by age 18: 1.9% (2018)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 9 years (2021 est.)
male: 9 years (2021 est.)
female: 8 years (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021male: 9 years (2021 est.)
female: 8 years (2021 est.)
Migration & Displacement
Immigrant/emigrant stock measures the number of international migrants resident in, or originating from, the country; it is not the same as annual immigration/emigration flows.
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 2,343 (2024 est.)
IDPs: 5,160 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024IDPs: 5,160 (2024 est.)
Government & Politics
| Office | Holder | Affiliation | From | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of government | Bah Oury | — | 2024-02-27 | Current | Reported |
| Head of state | Mamady Doumbouya | — | 2021-10-01 | Current | Reported |
Country name
conventional long form: Republic of Guinea
conventional short form: Guinea
local long form: République de Guinée
local short form: Guinée
former: French Guinea
etymology: the country is named after the Guinea region of West Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea, but the name itself derives from the Tuareg word aginaw, meaning "black people"
conventional short form: Guinea
local long form: République de Guinée
local short form: Guinée
former: French Guinea
etymology: the country is named after the Guinea region of West Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea, but the name itself derives from the Tuareg word aginaw, meaning "black people"
Capital
name: Conakry
geographic coordinates: 9 30 N, 13 42 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from konakri, a Susu word meaning "over the water" and referring to the city's location on a peninsula; it was originally the name of a local village
geographic coordinates: 9 30 N, 13 42 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from konakri, a Susu word meaning "over the water" and referring to the city's location on a peninsula; it was originally the name of a local village
Administrative divisions
7 administrative regions (régions administratives, singular - région administrative) and 1 governorate (gouvenorat)*; Boke, Conakry*, Faranah, Kankan, Kindia, Labe, Mamou, N'Zerekore
Legal system
civil law system based on the French model
Constitution
history: previous 1958, 1990; 2010 and a referendum in 2020, which was suspended on 5 September 2021 via a coup d'état; on 27 September, the Transitional Charter was released, which supersedes the constitution until a new constitution is promulgated
Reference: 2021, 2020, 2010, 1990International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Citizenship
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Guinea
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: na
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Guinea
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: na
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch
chief of state: Interim President Col. Mamady DOUMBOUYA (since 1 October 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Amadou Oury BAH (since 27 February 2024)
cabinet: formerly the Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election/appointment process: formerly, the president was directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term), and the prime minister was appointed by the president
most recent election date: 18 October 2020
election results: 2020: Alpha CONDE reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Alpha CONDE (RPG) 59.5%, Cellou Dalein DIALLO (UFDG) 33.5%, other 7%
2015: Alpha CONDE reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Alpha CONDE (RPG) 57.8%, Cellou Dalein DIALLO (UFDG) 31.4%, other 10.8%
note: note 1: in 2021, the military arrested and detained the president, suspended the constitution, and dissolved the government and legislature
note 2: the transitional government has not announced a new election timetable
Reference: 2024, 2021, 2020, 2015head of government: Prime Minister Amadou Oury BAH (since 27 February 2024)
cabinet: formerly the Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election/appointment process: formerly, the president was directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term), and the prime minister was appointed by the president
most recent election date: 18 October 2020
election results: 2020: Alpha CONDE reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Alpha CONDE (RPG) 59.5%, Cellou Dalein DIALLO (UFDG) 33.5%, other 7%
2015: Alpha CONDE reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Alpha CONDE (RPG) 57.8%, Cellou Dalein DIALLO (UFDG) 31.4%, other 10.8%
note: note 1: in 2021, the military arrested and detained the president, suspended the constitution, and dissolved the government and legislature
note 2: the transitional government has not announced a new election timetable
Legislative branch
legislature name: Transitional National Council (Conseil national de transition)
legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 81 (all appointed)
electoral system: mixed system
scope of elections: full renewal
most recent election date: 1/22/2022
percentage of women in chamber: 29.6%
expected date of next election: December 2025
note: note: on 5 September 2021, Col. Mamady DOUMBOUYA led a military coup in which President CONDE was arrested and detained, the constitution suspended, and the government and People's National Assembly dissolved; in January 2022, an 81-member Transitional National Council was installed; in February 2024, Guinea's military leaders dissolved the government
Reference: 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 81 (all appointed)
electoral system: mixed system
scope of elections: full renewal
most recent election date: 1/22/2022
percentage of women in chamber: 29.6%
expected date of next election: December 2025
note: note: on 5 September 2021, Col. Mamady DOUMBOUYA led a military coup in which President CONDE was arrested and detained, the constitution suspended, and the government and People's National Assembly dissolved; in January 2022, an 81-member Transitional National Council was installed; in February 2024, Guinea's military leaders dissolved the government
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court - suspended on 5 September 2021
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve 9-year terms until age 65
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Première Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
Reference: 2021judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve 9-year terms until age 65
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Première Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
Political parties
African Congress for Democracy and Renewal or CADRE
Alliance for National Renewal or ARN
Alliance for National Renewal or ARENA
Bloc Liberal or BL
Citizen Generation or GECI
Citizen Party for the Defense of Collective Interests or PCDIC
Democratic Alliance for Renewal or ADR
Democratic National Movement or MND
Democratic Union for Renewal and Progress or UDRP
Democratic Union of Guinea or UDG
Democratic People's Movement of Guinea or MPDG
Democratic Workers' Party of Guinea or PDTG
Front for the National Alliance or FAN
Generation for Reconciliation Union and Prosperity or GRUP
Guinea for Democracy and Balance or GDE
Guinean Party for Peaceful Coexistence and Development or PGCD
Guinean Party for Solidarity and Democracy or PGSD
Guinean Union for Democracy and Development or UGDD
Guinean Rally for Development or RGD
Guinean Rally for Unity and Development or RGUD
Guinean Renaissance Party or PGR
Modern Guinea
Movement for Solidarity and Development or MSD
National Committee for Reconciliation and Development
National Front for Development or FND
National Union for Prosperity or UNP
National Party for Hope and Development or PEDN
New Democratic Forces or NFD
New Generation for the Republic or NGR
New Guinea or NG
New Political Generation or NGP
Party for Progress and Change or PPC
Party of Citizen Action through Labor or PACT
Party of Democrats for Hope or PADES
Party of Freedom and Progress or PLP
Party of Hope for National Development or PEDN
Rally for Renaissance and Development or RRD
Rally for the Guinean People or RPG
Rally for the Integrated Development of Guinea or RDIG
Rally for the Republic or RPR
Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea or UFDG
Union for Progress and Renewal or UPR
Union for the Defense of Republican Interests or UDIR
Union for the Progress of Guinea or UPG
Union of Democratic Forces or UFD a or UFDG
Union of Democrats for the Renaissance of Guinea or UDRG
Union of Republican Forces or UFR
Unity and Progress Party or PUP
Alliance for National Renewal or ARN
Alliance for National Renewal or ARENA
Bloc Liberal or BL
Citizen Generation or GECI
Citizen Party for the Defense of Collective Interests or PCDIC
Democratic Alliance for Renewal or ADR
Democratic National Movement or MND
Democratic Union for Renewal and Progress or UDRP
Democratic Union of Guinea or UDG
Democratic People's Movement of Guinea or MPDG
Democratic Workers' Party of Guinea or PDTG
Front for the National Alliance or FAN
Generation for Reconciliation Union and Prosperity or GRUP
Guinea for Democracy and Balance or GDE
Guinean Party for Peaceful Coexistence and Development or PGCD
Guinean Party for Solidarity and Democracy or PGSD
Guinean Union for Democracy and Development or UGDD
Guinean Rally for Development or RGD
Guinean Rally for Unity and Development or RGUD
Guinean Renaissance Party or PGR
Modern Guinea
Movement for Solidarity and Development or MSD
National Committee for Reconciliation and Development
National Front for Development or FND
National Union for Prosperity or UNP
National Party for Hope and Development or PEDN
New Democratic Forces or NFD
New Generation for the Republic or NGR
New Guinea or NG
New Political Generation or NGP
Party for Progress and Change or PPC
Party of Citizen Action through Labor or PACT
Party of Democrats for Hope or PADES
Party of Freedom and Progress or PLP
Party of Hope for National Development or PEDN
Rally for Renaissance and Development or RRD
Rally for the Guinean People or RPG
Rally for the Integrated Development of Guinea or RDIG
Rally for the Republic or RPR
Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea or UFDG
Union for Progress and Renewal or UPR
Union for the Defense of Republican Interests or UDIR
Union for the Progress of Guinea or UPG
Union of Democratic Forces or UFD a or UFDG
Union of Democrats for the Renaissance of Guinea or UDRG
Union of Republican Forces or UFR
Unity and Progress Party or PUP
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Fatoumata KABA (since 19 April 2023)
chancery: 2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 986-4300
FAX: [1] (202) 986-3800
email address and website: http://guineaembassyusa.org/en/welcome-to-the-embassy-of-guinea-washington-usa/
consulate(s): Los Angelos
Reference: 2023chancery: 2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 986-4300
FAX: [1] (202) 986-3800
email address and website: http://guineaembassyusa.org/en/welcome-to-the-embassy-of-guinea-washington-usa/
consulate(s): Los Angelos
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Mary E. DASCHBACH (since 15 July 2025)
embassy: Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, Commune de Ratoma, Conakry
mailing address: 2110 Conakry Place, Washington DC 20521-2110
telephone: [224] 65-10-40-00
FAX: [224] 65-10-42-97
email address and website: ConakryACS@state.gov
https://gn.usembassy.gov/
embassy: Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, Commune de Ratoma, Conakry
mailing address: 2110 Conakry Place, Washington DC 20521-2110
telephone: [224] 65-10-40-00
FAX: [224] 65-10-42-97
email address and website: ConakryACS@state.gov
https://gn.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, AfDB, EITI (compliant country), FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MONUSCO, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Independence
2 October 1958 (from France)
Reference: 1958National holiday
Independence Day, 2 October (1958)
Reference: 1958Flag
description: three equal vertical bands of red (left side), yellow, and green
meaning: red stands for the people's sacrifice for liberation and work; yellow for the sun, the riches of the earth, and justice; green for the country's vegetation and unity
history: uses the colors of the Pan-African movement
note: note: the colors from left to right are the reverse of those on the flags of neighboring Mali and Senegal
meaning: red stands for the people's sacrifice for liberation and work; yellow for the sun, the riches of the earth, and justice; green for the country's vegetation and unity
history: uses the colors of the Pan-African movement
note: note: the colors from left to right are the reverse of those on the flags of neighboring Mali and Senegal
National symbol(s)
elephant
National color(s)
red, yellow, green
National anthem(s)
title: "Liberté" (Liberty)
lyrics/music: unknown/Fodeba KEITA
history: adopted 1958
Reference: 1958lyrics/music: unknown/Fodeba KEITA
history: adopted 1958
National heritage
total World Heritage Sites: 1 (natural)
selected World Heritage Site locales: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
selected World Heritage Site locales: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Government & Official Links
| Institution | Official website | X / Twitter | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea official website | Official website | — | Reported · source Checked September 20, 2026 |
Institutional accounts only; personal accounts of political office-holders are excluded.
Legislature & Elections
Legislature
| Name | Chamber | Seats | Electoral system |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | — | 114 | — |
Economy
Economic overview
growing but primarily agrarian West African economy; major mining sector; improving fiscal and debt balances prior to COVID-19; economy increasingly vulnerable to climate change; slow infrastructure improvements; gender wealth and human capital gaps
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024: $59.439 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $56.251 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $53.297 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $56.251 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $53.297 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Real GDP per capita
Real GDP per capita 2024: $4,000 (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2023: $3,900 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $3,800 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP per capita 2023: $3,900 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $3,800 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
GDP - composition, by sector of origin
agriculture: 29.6% (2024 est.)
industry: 25.3% (2024 est.)
services: 37.5% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Reference: 2024industry: 25.3% (2024 est.)
services: 37.5% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
GDP - composition, by end use
household consumption: 67.4% (2024 est.)
government consumption: 13.4% (2024 est.)
investment in fixed capital: 32.1% (2024 est.)
investment in inventories: -0.9% (2024 est.)
exports of goods and services: 44% (2024 est.)
imports of goods and services: -56.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Reference: 2024government consumption: 13.4% (2024 est.)
investment in fixed capital: 32.1% (2024 est.)
investment in inventories: -0.9% (2024 est.)
exports of goods and services: 44% (2024 est.)
imports of goods and services: -56.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Agricultural products
rice, cassava, maize, groundnuts, oil palm fruit, plantains, potatoes, fonio, yams, sweet potatoes (2023)
note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Reference: 2023note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Industries
bauxite, gold, diamonds, iron ore; light manufacturing, agricultural processing
Industrial production growth rate
7.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Reference: 2024note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Labor force
4.534 million (2024 est.)
note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Reference: 2024note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)
total: 7.1% (2024 est.)
male: 6.2% (2024 est.)
female: 8% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Reference: 2024male: 6.2% (2024 est.)
female: 8% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Population below poverty line
43.7% (2018 est.)
note: note: % of population with income below national poverty line
Reference: 2018note: note: % of population with income below national poverty line
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2018: 29.6 (2018 est.)
note: note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Reference: 2018note: note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Household income or consumption by percentage share
lowest 10%: 3.5% (2018 est.)
highest 10%: 23.1% (2018 est.)
note: note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Reference: 2018highest 10%: 23.1% (2018 est.)
note: note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Remittances
Remittances 2023: 2.2% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 2.6% of GDP (2022 est.)
Remittances 2021: 2% of GDP (2021 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Remittances 2022: 2.6% of GDP (2022 est.)
Remittances 2021: 2% of GDP (2021 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Budget
revenues: $1.949 billion (2019 est.)
expenditures: $2.014 billion (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019expenditures: $2.014 billion (2019 est.)
Public debt
Public debt 2016: 41.8% of GDP (2016 est.)
Reference: 2016Current account balance
Current account balance 2023: $2.288 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $3.35 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: $4.639 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Current account balance 2022: $3.35 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: $4.639 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2023: $12.008 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $8.898 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $10.266 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Exports 2022: $8.898 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $10.266 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
UAE 50%, China 36%, India 8%, Switzerland 1%, Spain 1% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
gold, aluminum ore, cocoa beans, crude petroleum, coconuts/brazil nuts/cashews (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2023: $8.365 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $5.749 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $5.353 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Imports 2022: $5.749 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $5.353 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
China 39%, India 9%, Netherlands 7%, Belgium 6%, UAE 4% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, rice, garments, construction vehicles, cars (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $1.887 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $2.11 billion (2022 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021: $2.183 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $2.11 billion (2022 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021: $2.183 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Debt - external
Debt - external 2023: $3.764 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: present value of external debt in current US dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: present value of external debt in current US dollars
Exchange rates
Currency: Guinean francs (GNF) per US dollar -
Exchange rates 2020: 9,565.082 (2020 est.)
Exchange rates 2019: 9,183.876 (2019 est.)
Exchange rates 2018: 9,011.134 (2018 est.)
Exchange rates 2017: 9,088.319 (2017 est.)
Exchange rates 2016: 8,967.927 (2016 est.)
Reference: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017Exchange rates 2020: 9,565.082 (2020 est.)
Exchange rates 2019: 9,183.876 (2019 est.)
Exchange rates 2018: 9,011.134 (2018 est.)
Exchange rates 2017: 9,088.319 (2017 est.)
Exchange rates 2016: 8,967.927 (2016 est.)
Trade
Current account balance
Current account balance 2023: $2.288 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $3.35 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: $4.639 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Current account balance 2022: $3.35 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: $4.639 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2023: $12.008 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $8.898 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $10.266 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Exports 2022: $8.898 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $10.266 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
UAE 50%, China 36%, India 8%, Switzerland 1%, Spain 1% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
gold, aluminum ore, cocoa beans, crude petroleum, coconuts/brazil nuts/cashews (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2023: $8.365 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $5.749 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $5.353 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Imports 2022: $5.749 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $5.353 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
China 39%, India 9%, Netherlands 7%, Belgium 6%, UAE 4% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, rice, garments, construction vehicles, cars (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Energy & Resources
Electricity
installed generating capacity: 1.06 million kW (2023 est.)
consumption: 3.624 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 424.356 million kWh (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023consumption: 3.624 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 424.356 million kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources
fossil fuels: 25.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
solar: 0.6% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
hydroelectricity: 74.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023solar: 0.6% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
hydroelectricity: 74.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Coal
imports: 400 metric tons (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Petroleum
refined petroleum consumption: 32,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Energy consumption per capita
Total energy consumption per capita 2023: 5.235 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Infrastructure
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 0 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2022 est.) less than 1
Reference: 2022, 2021subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2022 est.) less than 1
Health
Maternal mortality ratio
494 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 3.8% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
0.21 physicians/1,000 population (2022)
Reference: 2022Obesity - adult prevalence rate
7.7% (2016)
Reference: 2016Education
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 9 years (2021 est.)
male: 9 years (2021 est.)
female: 8 years (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021male: 9 years (2021 est.)
female: 8 years (2021 est.)
Rights, Freedoms & Society
Press & Media Freedom
V-Dem expert-coded/modelled source measures. Knelstrom does not create a press-freedom ranking or composite score.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Law
Concrete legal-status fields only; Knelstrom does not generate an LGBTQ rights score or country ranking.
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory (CC BY-SA 4.0). Community-edited legal-status summary; retrieved by Knelstrom and not legal advice.
Crime & Justice
Legal system
civil law system based on the French model
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court - suspended on 5 September 2021
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve 9-year terms until age 65
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Première Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
Reference: 2021judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve 9-year terms until age 65
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Première Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
Military & Security
Military and security forces
Guinean (or National) Armed Forces (Forces Armées Guinéennes): Army, Air Force, Navy, National Gendarmerie
Ministry of Security: National Police (2024)
note: note: the Gendarmerie and National Police share responsibility for internal security; Guinea's military and security forces are sometimes collectively referred to as the Defense and Security Forces
Reference: 2024Ministry of Security: National Police (2024)
note: note: the Gendarmerie and National Police share responsibility for internal security; Guinea's military and security forces are sometimes collectively referred to as the Defense and Security Forces
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2024: 2.1% of GDP (2024 est.)
Military Expenditures 2023: 2.1% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 1.8% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 1.5% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 1.4% of GDP (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Military Expenditures 2023: 2.1% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 1.8% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 1.5% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 1.4% of GDP (2020 est.)
Military and security service personnel strengths
estimated 10-12,000 active Armed Forces (2025)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions
the Guinean military's inventory consists almost entirely of Soviet-era weapons and equipment along with small amounts of secondhand material from China, France, Russia, and South Africa (2024)
Reference: 2024Military service age and obligation
18 years of age for voluntary and selective conscripted service; 9-12 months of service (2023)
Reference: 2023Military - note
the Guinean military is responsible for territorial defense, but also has some domestic security responsibilities and has historically been involved in suppressing public protests; in 2021 the Army’s special forces led a military overthrow of the government; the military-led government has since been accused of cracking down on dissent, the media, and political opposition; border security is a key focus for the Guinean military, particularly a territorial dispute with Sierra Leone that dates back to 2001 (2025)
Reference: 2025, 2021, 2001International Relations
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Fatoumata KABA (since 19 April 2023)
chancery: 2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 986-4300
FAX: [1] (202) 986-3800
email address and website: http://guineaembassyusa.org/en/welcome-to-the-embassy-of-guinea-washington-usa/
consulate(s): Los Angelos
Reference: 2023chancery: 2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 986-4300
FAX: [1] (202) 986-3800
email address and website: http://guineaembassyusa.org/en/welcome-to-the-embassy-of-guinea-washington-usa/
consulate(s): Los Angelos
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Mary E. DASCHBACH (since 15 July 2025)
embassy: Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, Commune de Ratoma, Conakry
mailing address: 2110 Conakry Place, Washington DC 20521-2110
telephone: [224] 65-10-40-00
FAX: [224] 65-10-42-97
email address and website: ConakryACS@state.gov
https://gn.usembassy.gov/
embassy: Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, Commune de Ratoma, Conakry
mailing address: 2110 Conakry Place, Washington DC 20521-2110
telephone: [224] 65-10-40-00
FAX: [224] 65-10-42-97
email address and website: ConakryACS@state.gov
https://gn.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, AfDB, EITI (compliant country), FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MONUSCO, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Treaties & Organisations
| Organisation | Status | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| African Union (AU) | member | 1963-00-00 |
| United Nations (UN) | member | 1958-12-12 |
| World Trade Organization (WTO) | member | 1995-10-25 |
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
International organization participation
ACP, AfDB, EITI (compliant country), FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MONUSCO, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Conflict & Security
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 2,343 (2024 est.)
IDPs: 5,160 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024IDPs: 5,160 (2024 est.)
Transportation & Logistics
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
3X
Airports
16 (2025)
Heliports
1 (2025)
Railways
total: 1,086 km (2017)
standard gauge: 279 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 807 km (2017) 1.000-m gauge
Reference: 2017standard gauge: 279 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 807 km (2017) 1.000-m gauge
Merchant marine
total: 2 (2023)
by type: other 2
Reference: 2023by type: other 2
Ports
total ports: 4 (2024)
large: 0
medium: 1
small: 0
very small: 3
ports with oil terminals: 2
key ports: Benti, Conakry, Kamsar, Victoria
Reference: 2024large: 0
medium: 1
small: 0
very small: 3
ports with oil terminals: 2
key ports: Benti, Conakry, Kamsar, Victoria
Environment
Environmental issues
deforestation; inadequate potable water; desertification; soil contamination and erosion; overfishing, overpopulation in forest region; poor mining practices; water pollution; improper waste disposal
International environmental agreements
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands, Whaling
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Climate
generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
Land use
agricultural land: 73.2% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 24.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 5.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 43.5% (2023 est.)
forest: 20.3% (2023 est.)
other: 6.5% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 24.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 5.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 43.5% (2023 est.)
forest: 20.3% (2023 est.)
other: 6.5% (2023 est.)
Urbanization
urban population: 38.1% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 3.64% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2020rate of urbanization: 3.64% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions
total emissions: 4.505 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from coal and metallurgical coke: 1,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 4.504 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023from coal and metallurgical coke: 1,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 4.504 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Particulate matter emissions
34.2 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019Waste and recycling
municipal solid waste generated annually: 596,900 tons (2024 est.)
percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 23.9% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2022percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 23.9% (2022 est.)
Total water withdrawal
municipal: 230 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
industrial: 60 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
agricultural: 600 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022industrial: 60 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
agricultural: 600 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Total renewable water resources
226 billion cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Communications & Media
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 0 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2022 est.) less than 1
Reference: 2022, 2021subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2022 est.) less than 1
Broadcast media
government maintains control over broadcast media; single state-run TV station; state-run radio also operates several stations in rural areas; a dozen private TV stations; many privately owned radio stations, nearly all in Conakry, and about a dozen community radio stations; foreign TV programming available via satellite and cable subscription services (2022)
Reference: 2022Internet country code
.gn
Historical Trends
Population
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Population data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,073,030 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 12,385,659 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 12,704,774 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 13,034,346 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 13,371,183 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 13,710,513 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 14,055,137 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 14,405,468 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 14,754,785 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 15,099,727 | world_bank_wdi |
GDP (current US$)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View GDP (current US$) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,595,955,222 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | $10,324,668,271 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | $11,857,030,367 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | $13,442,861,496 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | $14,088,693,743 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | $17,069,115,738 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | $19,910,452,542 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | $22,407,615,556 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | $25,008,678,293 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | $28,346,024,753 | world_bank_wdi |
International migrant stock (immigrants)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International migrant stock (immigrants) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 121,437 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 117,416 | world_bank_wdi |
International emigrant stock
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International emigrant stock data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 334,951 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 1995 | 339,388 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2000 | 339,435 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2005 | 345,573 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2010 | 382,773 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2015 | 416,953 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2020 | 473,409 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2024 | 508,203 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
Net migration
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Net migration data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -14,189 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | -13,718 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | -9,187 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | -3,240 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | -4,365 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | -4,373 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | -3,997 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | -3,997 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | -12,024 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | -16,282 | world_bank_wdi |
Sources & Methodology
Current statistical observations include their reference period and provenance. Reference fields from approved source datasets are attributed below. Missing information is left unknown rather than inferred.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,099,727 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| UN Population Division population estimate | 15,441,993 | 2026 | UN Population Division Data Portal | Estimated |
| Wikidata population (fallback) | 17,521,167 | 2025 | Wikidata | Reported |
| International migrant stock (immigrants) | 117,416 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International migrant stock | 0.8% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International emigrant stock | 508,203 | 2024 | UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 | Estimated |
| Net migration | -16,282 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Refugees from this country | 47,692 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Asylum seekers from this country | 56,626 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Freedom of expression & alternative information index | 0.560 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Government censorship effort — media | 1.262 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Harassment of journalists | -0.092 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Print/broadcast media critical of government | 0.553 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Range of perspectives in major media | 1.186 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media bias | 0.666 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media self-censorship | 0.757 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Same-sex sexual activity | No Illegal since 6 August 1988; Penalty: 6 months to 10 years imprisonment. (rarely enforced) | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Recognition of same-sex relationships | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex marriage | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex adoption | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Open military service | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law | Yes / No Limited protections. | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Gender identity / expression law | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| GDP (current US$) | $28,346,024,753 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $1,877 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP growth | 7.4% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Inflation, consumer prices | 3.5% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Income level | Lower middle income | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Life expectancy at birth | 60.9 years | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fertility rate | 4.1 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Urban population | 38.5% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Individuals using the Internet | 33.3% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Exports of goods and services | 41.4% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Imports of goods and services | 62.3% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Trade | 103.7% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Adult literacy rate | 39.6% | 2018 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secondary school enrolment, gross | 38.6% | 2014 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Government education expenditure | 1.7% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Access to electricity | 53.8% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Renewable energy consumption | 66.6% | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Current health expenditure | 3.7% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Infant mortality rate | 59.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Forest area | 24.7% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 97.9 per 100 | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 0.0 per 100 | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secure Internet servers | 12 per million | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude | 9.5167° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Longitude | -13.7000° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude (Wikidata) | 10.0000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Longitude (Wikidata) | -11.0000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00, Africa/Conakry | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Form of government | republic | current | Wikidata | Reported |
Data attribution
Credits below are generated from sources actually used by this country profile. Source-specific terms take precedence.
- CIA World Factbook, final 2025 country profile (structured via factbook.json). Accessed September 20, 2026. U.S. Government public-domain data; retained as a reference source where a newer approved field is not available. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024; data access/processing via Our World in Data. Accessed September 20, 2026. Underlying UN dataset used under CC BY 3.0 IGO. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects (WPP indicator 49) Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 3.0 IGO; current-year WPP population values are presented as estimates/projections where applicable. Source · Terms/licence
- Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Country-Year Dataset v16 (variables: v2mebias, v2mecenefm, v2mecrit, v2meharjrn, v2merange, v2meslfcen, v2x_freexp_altinf) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0; V-Dem measures are expert-coded/modelled and no V-Dem endorsement is implied. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikidata structured data (CC0). Accessed September 20, 2026. Attribution is provided by Knelstrom for provenance although CC0 does not require it. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikipedia, “LGBTQ rights by country or territory” (source revision/data fields: Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Gender identity / expression law, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Open military service, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Recognition of same-sex relationships, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex adoption, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex marriage, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex sexual activity, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Knelstrom changes formatting and presents the imported material as a community-edited legal-status summary, not legal advice or a Knelstrom rights score. Source · Terms/licence
- World Bank, World Development Indicators (series: AG.LND.FRST.ZS, country_metadata, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS, EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.BBND.P2, IT.NET.SECR.P6, IT.NET.USER.ZS, NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS, NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS, NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS, NY.GDP.MKTP.CD, NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD, SE.ADT.LITR.ZS, SE.SEC.ENRR, SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS, SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS, SM.POP.ASYS.EO, SM.POP.NETM, SM.POP.RHCR.EO, SM.POP.TOTL, SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, SP.DYN.IMRT.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN, SP.POP.TOTL, SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) Accessed September 20, 2026. Data used under CC BY 4.0; Knelstrom presentation/formatting may differ from the source. Source · Terms/licence
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