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Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Guinea
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Conakry
- Currency
- Guinean Franc (GNF)
- Language
- French
- Government
- Presidential republic (transitional military government since 2021)
- Internet Users
- 33.3%
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
Population
15.1M
GDP
$28.35B
GDP per Capita
$1,877
Area
245,857 km²
Life Expectancy
60.9 years
HDI
0.5
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $28.35B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $1,877 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.2% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 29.6 |
| Currency | Guinean Franc (GNF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 60.9 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 39.6% |
| Internet Users (%) | 33.3% |
| Human Development Index | 0.5 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 12,300 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 2,500 |
| Total Military Personnel | 14,800 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $215M |
| Tanks | 50 |
| Armored Vehicles | 180 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 8 |
| Towed Artillery | 38 |
| Rocket Projectors | 12 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 22 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 4 |
| Attack Aircraft | 2 |
| Transport Aircraft | 5 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 6 |
| Helicopters | 4 |
| Attack Helicopters | 1 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 3.5% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 12 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 84.2% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 38.7% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.1% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 0.3 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 57.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 61.1 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 29.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 12.3 |
| Groceries Index | 28.7 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 20.4 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 8.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $3 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $12 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $180 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $80 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $20 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $5 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Islam 86.7%
- Christianity 8.9%
- Indigenous beliefs 3.8%
- Other 0.6%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.5 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
18.3
Median Age