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Bissau · Western Africa
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Species, IUCN status, protected areas
History view & timeline of notable moments
Looking for Guinea-Bissau’s population, area, or density? The headline figures are here, answer-first — every one citable to its primary source.
Guinea-Bissau is the 151st most populous of the 250 countries we track. At 77 people/km² it is denser than 34% of them.
Every figure links to its primary source — open them, question them, find a fresher one if you can. The category sections below go deeper; lateral views (biodiversity, critical events) are in the header above.
GDP, human development, happiness, connectivity
Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is $1.0k (current US$, 2024). Its Human Development Index, which combines life expectancy, education, and income, sits at 0.514 (2023). Every number above links to its primary source; we encourage you to verify the latest figures directly.
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI)
Guinea-Bissau scores 36 out of 100 on the World Bank's Rule of Law measure (2024). Its Voice & Accountability score, which captures citizens' ability to participate in selecting government and free expression, is 43. These are composite indicators built from many underlying surveys — follow the source links to see their full methodology.
Life expectancy, healthcare resources, mortality
Life expectancy at birth in Guinea-Bissau is 64.1 years (2023, World Bank). Mortality figures below are sensitive to data lag — some countries report several years behind real time.
Air quality and protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas cover 26.2% of land — the Kunming-Montréal global target is 30% by 2030.
Population total and density
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Same subregion: Western Africa