Guinea has experienced steady population growth over recent decades, with its population rising from approximately 5 million in 1980 to over 14 million by 2023. This growth is driven by a high birth rate and a relatively young population, with a median age of around 19 years. While Guinea has faced challenges such as political instability, economic hardship, and public health crises, including the Ebola outbreak, its population continues to expand at an annual rate of about 2.7%. Urbanization is also increasing, as more people move to cities like Conakry in search of better economic opportunities. This rapid population growth presents both opportunities and challenges for Guinea’s development, particularly in terms of providing adequate healthcare, education, and employment for its citizens.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,585,509 | 10.5 |
| 1955 | 2,786,879 | 11.3 |
| 1960 | 3,020,947 | 12.3 |
| 1965 | 3,293,441 | 13.4 |
| 1970 | 3,597,353 | 14.6 |
| 1975 | 3,934,764 | 16 |
| 1980 | 4,309,756 | 17.5 |
| 1985 | 5,015,682 | 20.4 |
| 1990 | 5,806,512 | 23.6 |
| 1995 | 7,008,664 | 28.5 |
| 2000 | 7,780,073 | 31.7 |
| 2005 | 8,477,819 | 34.5 |
| 2010 | 9,570,543 | 38.9 |
| 2015 | 10,924,380 | 44.5 |
| 2020 | 12,527,271 | 51 |
| 2022 | 13,237,832 | 53.9 |
| 2023 | 13,607,249 | 55.4 |
| 2024 | 13,986,179 | 56.9 |
| 2025 | 14,374,590 | 58.5 |
| 2030 | 16,464,555 | 67 |
| 2035 | 18,812,686 | 76.6 |
| 2040 | 21,431,015 | 87.2 |
| 2045 | 24,329,616 | 99 |
| 2050 | 27,517,931 | 112 |
| 2055 | 30,964,593 | 126 |
| 2060 | 34,612,833 | 140.9 |
| 2065 | 38,421,956 | 156.4 |
| 2070 | 42,338,555 | 172.3 |
| 2075 | 46,291,392 | 188.4 |
| 2080 | 50,191,986 | 204.3 |
| 2085 | 53,937,070 | 219.5 |
| 2090 | 57,415,617 | 233.7 |
| 2095 | 60,518,184 | 246.3 |
| 2100 | 63,140,735 | 257 |
Data from US Census International Database