Guinea-Bissau: Statistical Overview

Total Population: 2,105,566

Natural Increase: 2.2%

Density: 73 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 45.0%

Ethnic Origins: The population is predominantly African, comprising slightly more than 28% Fula, almost 23% Balanta, as well as 15% Mandingue, 9% Papel, about 8% Manjaco, more than 3% Beafada, 3% Mancanha, 2% Bijago, a little less than 2% Felupe, 1% Mansoanca, 1% Balanta Mane and around 5% other ethnicities (National Institute of Statistics)

Official Language: Portuguese

Other Languages Spoken: Balanta, Crioulo, Mandjak, Papel, Pulaar, and many other African languages

Business Language(s): English

Religion: Indigenous beliefs 50%, Muslims 45%, Christians 5%.

Area: 36,130 km²

Type of State: Democratic Republic.

Type of Economy: Low-income economy.
An economy heavily dependent on agriculture.

HDI*: 0.420/1

HDI (World Rank): 178/188

Telephone Code:
To call from Guinea-Bissau, dial 00
To call Guinea-Bissau, dial +245

Internet Suffix: .gw

Telephone Lines: 0.3 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 2.9 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 60.61% of the Population