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Guinea-Bissau Population 2023
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2023 is 2,150,842 (2.1 million).
Estimated Population of Guinea-Bissau in 2023 – 2.1 million
| Guinea-Bissau | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 2,150,842 |
| Global Rank | 150 |
| Land Area | 28,120 sq.km (10,860 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 134 |
| Pop. Density | 70 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Bissau |
Source: UN World Population Prospects report
Guinea-Bissau is a religiously diverse country. Islam is followed by 45.1% of the population and most Muslims belong to Sunni Islam and follow Sufi orders. Christianity is practiced by 22.1% of the population and Roman Catholicism has the most adherents.
Traditionally African religions account for 15%, and the remaining 18% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”
Religion percentage in Guinea-Bissau
- Islam -45.1%
- Christianity -22.1%
- Folk religions – 14.9%
- Unaffiliated – 2%
- Unspecified -15.9%
also read about Religion in Africa
Guinea-Bissau Demographics
| Fertility Rate* | 4.51 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 50.3 |
| Median Age | 18.8 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 59.38 years |
| Urban Population | 45% |
*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.
Top Cities in Guinea-Bissau by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Bissau | 492,004 |
| 2 | Gabú | 48,670 |
| 3 | Bafatá | 37,985 |
| 4 | Bissorã | 29,468 |
| 5 | Bolama | 16,216 |
| 6 | Cacheu | 14,320 |
| 7 | Bubaque | 12,922 |
| 8 | Catió | 11,498 |
| 9 | Mansôa | 9,198 |
| 10 | Buba | 8,993 |