Guinea-Bissau Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Guinea-Bissau's population density was 79.8 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's population density stood at 79.8 in 2025, a rise of +3.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.8 by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 122nd globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s population density has risen sharply over the 64‑year series, moving from a low of 20.72 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 79.84 in 2025, placing the country 122nd globally. The trough of 20.16 recorded in 1966 underscores how the post‑independence era and subsequent urbanisation have driven a more than three‑fold increase. By contrast, peers such as Tunisia (79.57) and Tanzania (79.38) now register similar densities, suggesting that Guinea‑Bissau is converging with other low‑income nations experiencing rapid demographic concentration. The sustained upward trajectory reflects continued natural population growth and limited land expansion, while modest economic diversification could temper future density gains. Should agricultural productivity improve and migration patterns shift, the rate of increase may decelerate, potentially stabilising the density around current levels in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.8 | +3.3 | #122 |
| 2023 | 76.6 | +1.7 | #88 |
| 2022 | 74.9 | +1.7 | #87 |
| 2021 | 73.2 | +1.6 | #86 |
| 2020 | 71.6 | +1.6 | #85 |
| 2019 | 70.0 | +1.6 | #84 |
| 2018 | 68.4 | +1.6 | #83 |
| 2017 | 66.8 | +1.6 | #81 |
| 2016 | 65.1 | +1.6 | #80 |
| 2015 | 63.5 | +1.6 | #79 |
| 2014 | 61.9 | +1.6 | #79 |
| 2013 | 60.3 | +1.6 | #78 |
| 2012 | 58.7 | +1.5 | #78 |
| 2011 | 57.2 | +1.5 | #76 |
| 2010 | 55.7 | +1.4 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's population density was 79.8 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's population density peaked at 79.8 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Guinea-Bissau was 20.2 in 1966.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 122nd globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's population density is projected to reach 79.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 79.8. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_population-density,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}