economy
Guinea holds the world's largest reserves of bauxite, the primary ore used to produce aluminum.
Guinea
Republic of Guinea
Population, GDP, and key facts about Guinea — updated for 2026.
Capital · CONAKRYContinent · AFRICAISO · GIN
Guinea quick facts
- Population
- 14,754,785
- Area
- 245,860 km²
- Population density
- 59 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 25 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.7K
- Capital
- Conakry
- Currency
- Guinean franc (Fr, GNF)
- Minimum wage
- Fr 550,000/month · 2024 figure
- Language
- French
Guinea at human scale
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Fossil fuels · 25%Renewables · 75%
- Hydropower74%
- Oil25%
- Solar1%
Share of Guinea's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Guinea
geography
Guinea is often called the "water tower of West Africa" because several major rivers, including the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia, all originate in its highlands.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Guinea
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What is Guinea's population?
Guinea has a population of 14,754,785.
What is Guinea's GDP per capita?
Guinea's GDP per capita is US$ 1.7K.
What is the currency of Guinea?
The currency of Guinea is the Guinean franc (GNF).
What is the minimum wage in Guinea?
Guinea's statutory minimum wage is Fr 550,000 per month (as of 2024).
Is Guinea bigger than Benin?
Guinea is about 2.1× the size of Benin by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.