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Guinea Population 2023
Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea the modern country is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from other countries with “Guinea” in the name. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Guinea in 2023 is 14,190,612 (1.4 Crore)
Estimated Population of Guinea in 2023 – 14 million
| Guinea | 2023 Population |
| Population | 14,190,612 |
| Global Rank | 75 |
| Land Area | 245,717 sq. km (94,872 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 77 |
| Pop. Density | 53 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Conakry |
| Fertility Rate* | 4.74 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 44.9 |
| Median Age | 18 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 62.64 years |
| Urban Population | 38.6 % |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Guinea
The majority religion in Guinea is Islam practiced by 85% of the population. The majority of Guinean Muslims are adherent to Sunni Islam, of the Maliki school of jurisprudence, influenced by Sufism. Christian groups include Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and Evangelical groups.
The second-largest religion in the country is Christianity which is followed by 8% of the population. Christian groups include Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and Evangelical groups. About 7% of the population adheres to indigenous religious beliefs.
Religion Percentage in Guinea
- Muslim – 85%
- Christian – 8%
- Indigenous beliefs – 7%
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Top Cities in Guinea by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Conakry | 1,660,973 |
| 2 | Nzérékoré | 195,027 |
| 3 | Kankan | 190,722 |
| 4 | Manéah | 167,354 |
| 5 | Dubréka | 157,017 |
| 6 | Kindia | 138,695 |
| 7 | Siguiri | 127,492 |
| 8 | Kissidougou | 99,931 |
| 9 | Labé | 92,654 |
| 10 | Kamsar | 83,428 |