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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Guinea

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population15.1M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$28.35B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.88K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth60.92024 · yearsInternet use33.3%2024 · % of populationForest area24.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
39.6%

% of people aged 15+·2018

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Guinea2018 · 39.6%
09.919.8129.7139.621960199320251996: 20.5%2003: 29.7%2010: 25.3%2014: 32%2018: 39.6%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Guinea in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Conakry
Country code
GIN

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