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Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Guinea-Bissau
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bissau
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 29.8%
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Smoking (15+)
- 7.8%
Population
2.25M
GDP
$2.53B
GDP per Capita
$1,124
Area
36,125 km²
Life Expectancy
64.3 years
HDI
0.4
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $2.53B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $1,124 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.7% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 33.4 |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 64.3 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 63.9% |
| Internet Users (%) | 29.8% |
| Human Development Index | 0.4 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 4,400 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 900 |
| Total Military Personnel | 5,300 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $17M |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 35 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 18 |
| Rocket Projectors | 4 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 2 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 3 |
| Helicopters | 2 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 2.8% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 4 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 72.5% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 32.3% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.2% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 1.0 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 57.1 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 61.6 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 28.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 9.2 |
| Groceries Index | 26.4 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 20.1 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 8.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $3 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $10 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $150 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $70 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $18 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $5 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Islam 46.1%
- Indigenous Beliefs 30.9%
- Christianity 18.9%
- Other 4.1%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 3.1 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
18.5
Median Age