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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
Access to electricity
53.8%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Guinea2024 · 53.8%
013.4526.940.3553.81960199320251999: 16.4%2000: 15.2%2001: 16.4%2002: 17.7%2003: 18.9%2004: 20.2%2005: 20.2%2006: 22.8%2007: 24.1%2008: 25.4%2009: 26.7%2010: 28.1%2011: 29.5%2012: 26.2%2013: 32.2%2014: 33.5%2015: 34.9%2016: 33.5%2017: 35.4%2018: 45%2019: 42.2%2020: 44.7%2021: 46.8%2022: 47.7%2023: 51.1%2024: 53.8%

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Country context

Guinea in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Conakry
Country code
GIN

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