Guinea
Sovereign state in West Africa
Also known as Guinea-Conakry · Republic of Guinea · gn · GUI
- Capital
- Population
- 17.5M(2025)
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Sources- 1.“RGPH-4 : la Guinée franchit les 17,5 millions d’habitants, Kankan plus peuplée que Conakry”guinee360.com/25/02/2026/rgph-4-la-guinee-franchit-les-175-millions-dhabitants-kankan-plus-peuplee-que-conakry/Retrieved 2026-02-25
- , 12.7M(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 11.6M(2014)
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- +54 more
- 17.5M(2025)
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $25.6B(2025)
- , $21.2B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $16.1B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- Currency
- Guinean franc(since 1985)
- , Guinean syli(1971–1985)
- Official language
- Head of state
- Mamadi Doumbouya(since 2021)
- Head of government
- Bah Oury(since 2024)
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
576 statements · 39% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- Ivory Coast statement is subject of: Côte d'Ivoire–Guinea border
- Guinea-Bissau statement is subject of: Guinea–Guinea-Bissau border
- Liberia statement is subject of: Guinea–Liberia border
- Mali statement is subject of: Guinea–Mali border
- Senegal statement is subject of: Guinea–Senegal border
- Sierra Leone statement is subject of: Guinea–Sierra Leone border
- Anthem
- Liberté audio: Liberté.oga
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1958)
- African Union(since 1963)
- World Trade Organization(since 1995)
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1969)
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- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1963)
- International Development Association(since 1969)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1982)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1995)
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- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1968)
- African Development Bank
- Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
- OHADA
- Interpol(since 1961)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Africa/GUINEARetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/guineaRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1960)
- Group on Earth Observations
- AFRISTAT(since 2000)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1959)
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=136Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1959)
1
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(since 1981)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 2007)
1
Sources- 1.icdo.org/who-we-are/members/member-states.htmlRetrieved 2020-05-11
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1959)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- Economic Community of West African States
- Mano River Union
- World Customs Organization(since 1991)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- African Continental Free Trade Area
- Lowest point
- Atlantic Ocean elevation: 0 m
- Demonym
- Guinean
- guineai
- guineaner
- Guineano
- Gineyänan
- غيني applies to part: masculine
- غينية applies to part: feminine
- غينيون applies to part: plural
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- гвинейцы applies to part: plural
- guineeni applies to part: plural
- guineean applies to part: masculine
- guineeană applies to part: feminine
- গিনিয়
- guinéen applies to part: masculine
- guinéenne applies to part: feminine
- guineano applies to part: masculine singular
- guineana applies to part: feminine singular
- guineani applies to part: masculine plural
- guineane applies to part: feminine plural
- ginean
- guineanu applies to part: masculine singular
- guineana applies to part: feminine singular
- Gvineano
- Guinéenne applies to part: feminine singular
- Guinéen applies to part: masculine singular
- Gine
- גינאי applies to part: masculine
- גינאית applies to part: feminine
- guineana applies to part: feminine singular
- guineane applies to part: feminine plural
- guineani applies to part: masculine plural
- guinean applies to part: masculine singular
- غيني applies to part: masculine singular
- غينية applies to part: feminine singular
- غينيين applies to part: masculine plural
- غينيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Guineach
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- 畿內亞人
- 幾內亞人
- 几内亚人
- Official name
- Guinée
- ߖߌ߬ߣߍ߫
- République de Guinée
- ߖߌ߬ߣߍ߬ ߞߊ߲ߓߍ߲
- Diplomatic relation
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Guinea relations
- Sweden statement is subject of: Guinea-Bissau–Sweden relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Guinea–Taiwan relations
- United States statement is subject of: Guinea–United States relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Guinea relations
- Georgia(since 1998)
- North Korea(since 1958) statement is subject of: Guinea–North Korea relations
- Unemployment rate
- 2%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Schuko
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Type K
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Mains voltage
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 12.6700°N, 13.7000°W
- Age of majority
- 18 years old
- Vehicle registration plate code
- RG(since 1972)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 1,490,614(2014)
- 1,465,814(2011)
- 1,411,676(2006)
- 1,441,736(2005)
- 1,490,810(2004)
- 1,527,323(2003)
- 1,567,305(2002)
- 1,682,975(2001)
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- 1,749,523(1999)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 5.013(2014)
- 5.094(2013)
- 5.175(2012)
- 5.256(2011)
- 5.337(2010)
- 5.417(2009)
- 5.497(2008)
- 5.575(2007)
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- 5.653(2006)
- 5.729(2005)
- 5.804(2004)
- 5.877(2003)
- 5.947(2002)
- 6.015(2001)
- 6.082(2000)
- 6.147(1999)
- Motto text
- Travail, Justice, Solidarité
- Work, Justice, Solidarity
- Труд, справедливост, солидарност
- ߓߊ߯ߙߊ ߸ߕߋߟߋ߲ ߸ߢߐ߲߯ߘߍߡߍ߲
- Gwaith, Cyfiawnder, Undod
- Geoshape
- Data:Guinea.map
- Life expectancy
- 60.015 years(2016)
- 59.419 years(2015)
- 58.846 years(2014)
- 58.301 years(2013)
- 57.782 years(2012)
- 57.282 years(2011)
- 56.765 years(2010)
- 56.185 years(2009)
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- 55.521 years(2008)
- 54.775 years(2007)
- 53.972 years(2006)
- 53.17 years(2005)
- 52.444 years(2004)
- 51.859 years(2003)
- 51.451 years(2002)
- 51.229 years(2001)
- 51.181 years(2000)
- 51.273 years(1999)
- Emergency phone number
- 117 has use: police
- 18 has use: fire department
- 442-020 has use: emergency medical services
- Language used
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- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 7.1907°N, 9.1080°W
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 8.3779°N, 7.6379°W
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 10.6166°N, 15.3653°W
- VAT rate
- 18%
- BTI Status Index
- 4.6(2022)
- 5.33(2020)
- 5.28(2018)
- 5.08(2016)
- 4.66(2014)
- 4.55(2012)
- 3.42(2010)
- 3.72(2008)
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- 4.2(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 5.07(2022)
- 5.98(2020)
- 5.82(2018)
- 5.83(2016)
- 5.15(2014)
- 4.98(2012)
- 2.14(2010)
- 2.62(2008)
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- 3.86(2006)
- Native label
- République de Guinée
- Democracy Index
- 3.08(2020)
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- 3.08(2020)
- Human Development Index
- 0.465(2021)
- 0.466(2020)
- 0.467(2019)
- 0.462(2018)
- 0.458(2017)
- 0.45(2016)
- 0.44(2015)
- 0.435(2014)
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- 0.429(2013)
- 0.425(2012)
- 0.42(2011)
- 0.415(2010)
- 0.41(2009)
- 0.408(2008)
- 0.402(2007)
- 0.394(2006)
- 0.387(2005)
- 0.377(2004)
- 0.37(2003)
- 0.362(2002)
- 0.352(2001)
- 0.345(2000)
- 0.339(1999)
- 0.33(1998)
- 0.321(1997)
- 0.31(1996)
- 0.303(1995)
- 0.295(1994)
- 0.289(1993)
- 0.282(1992)
- 0.274(1991)
- 0.269(1990)
- Hashtag
- Guinea
- Gini coefficient
- 29.6(2018)
- Happy Planet Index score
- 38.1(2019)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.299(2021)
- 0.299(2020)
- 0.298(2019)
- 0.294(2018)
- 0.295(2017)
- 0.289(2016)
- 0.283(2015)
- 0.279(2014)
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- 0.274(2013)
- 0.271(2012)
- Birth rate
- 33.855(2022)
- 34.425(2021)
- 34.944(2020)
- 35.436(2019)
- Male population
- 8,452,911(2025)
- 6,854,020(2022)
- 6,685,900(2021)
- 6,518,034(2020)
- 6,349,991(2019)
- Death rate
- 9.87(2022)
- 9.99(2021)
- 9.847(2020)
- 9.712(2019)
- Rural population
- 8,638,804(2022)
- 8,489,377(2021)
- 8,335,753(2020)
- 8,177,237(2019)
- Female population
- 9,068,256(2025)
- 7,005,320(2022)
- 6,846,006(2021)
- 6,687,118(2020)
- 6,527,547(2019)
- Urban population
- 5,220,537(2022)
- 5,042,529(2021)
- 4,869,400(2020)
- 4,700,302(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 9.9456°N, 9.6966°W
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On other databases
156 identifiers linking Guinea across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_3423
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID10842
- ArchINFORM location ID5674
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID29491448X
- BabelNet ID00036441n
- BBC News topic IDcmj34zmwm72t
- BBC Things IDc98c4bf8-cce0-42ed-8fca-1e9542df1a33
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID11884058m
- Biblissima authority IDQ26975
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDguinea-20
- CAB ID6290
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0003D9736
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10070139
- CIVICUS Monitor country entryguinea
- Comic Vine ID4020-61183
- Curlie IDRegional/Africa/Guinea/
- Data Commons IDcountry/GIN
- DBNL country IDguine01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--6652
- DR topic IDguinea
- Edition humboldt digital IDH0011142
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID132832
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Guinea
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDguinee
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)3DkB84
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)418423
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0008144
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ1566
- European Education Thesaurus ID1654
- EuroVoc ID1216
- FactGrid item IDQ1059276
- FAST ID1206005
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)GV
- France 24 topic ID (French)guinée
- Freebase ID/m/03676
- GACS ID262
- GCMD keyword ID4334c04a-1ab1-475d-9aab-bc30476a8b25
- GENC 3-character codeGIN
- GeoNames ID2420477
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)hBrfKf
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000167
- GitHub topicguinea
- GND ID4022520-3
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDguinea-0
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0031701
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDGuinea
- Great Russian Encyclopedia portal IDgvineia-816e89
- Grove Art Online IDT035612
- Harper's tagguinea
- HDS ID003444
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1285944
- IAB code1310
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30496
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2353203
- IdRef ID026629933
- INaturalist place ID8512
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99314
- Interlingual Index IDi83729
- IOC country codeGUI
- ISNI0000000404586379
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeGN
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeGIN
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code324
- ITU letter codeGUI
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.324
- J9U entity ID987007547795505171
- Joconde location ID865eed32-2cb2-488c-b2b0-294a9f67efbf
- KBpedia IDGuinea
- Klexikon article IDGuinea
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/GVINEYA.html
- KulturNav-ID72edfc78-8076-43b4-a301-964c6502f5c0
- Kyiv Independent topic IDguinea
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/gv
- Le Figaro tag IDGuinée
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/guinee
- Lex IDGuinea
- Libération topic IDguinee
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn79088885
- M49 code324
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=324
- Marine Regions Geographic ID2122
- MeSH descriptor IDD016701
- MeSH tree codeZ01.058.290.190.375
- Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued)2910274332
- Mindat locality ID23416
- Museum-digital place ID59591
- MusicBrainz area IDa58af0f8-b238-3da2-a57b-4aa0ff4ab574
- NALT ID44083
- Namuwiki ID기니
- National Historical Museums of Sweden IDgeo/431ED04E-E71B-4819-BDD4-2C9A703FC27C