Urban Population: Guinea
Guinea's urban population is currently 38.1% as of 2024. # Guinea Urban Population Guinea's urban population reached 38.
Current (2024)
38.1%
+1.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
38.1%
Low (1960)
9.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Guinea
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Guinea
Analysis# Guinea Urban Population
Guinea's urban population reached 38.071% in 2024, marking its highest level on record. This represents a dramatic shift from 1960, when only 9.713% of Guinea's population lived in urban areas—a total increase of 292% over six decades. The country has steadily transitioned from predominantly rural to increasingly urban, though Guinea remains less urbanized than many regional peers.
The past decade reveals consistent urbanization momentum. Guinea's urban share grew from 35.037% in 2015 to 38.071% in 2024, averaging approximately 0.4 percentage points annually. This steady upward trajectory suggests continued rural-to-urban migration driven by economic opportunities and infrastructure development in major cities. If current trends persist, Guinea's urban population will likely approach 40% within the next few years.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1% | +1.13% |
| 2023 | 37.6% | +1.09% |
| 2022 | 37.2% | +1.05% |
| 2021 | 36.9% | +1.01% |
| 2020 | 36.5% | +0.97% |
| 2019 | 36.1% | +0.76% |
| 2018 | 35.9% | +0.76% |
| 2017 | 35.6% | +0.77% |
| 2016 | 35.3% | +0.78% |
| 2015 | 35.0% | +0.63% |
| 2014 | 34.8% | +0.69% |
| 2013 | 34.6% | +0.73% |
| 2012 | 34.3% | +0.76% |
| 2011 | 34.1% | +0.78% |
| 2010 | 33.8% | +0.81% |
| 2009 | 33.5% | +0.84% |
| 2008 | 33.3% | +0.86% |
| 2007 | 33.0% | +0.88% |
| 2006 | 32.7% | +0.90% |
| 2005 | 32.4% | +0.91% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 32.1% | +0.92% |
| 2003 | 31.8% | +0.94% |
| 2002 | 31.5% | +0.94% |
| 2001 | 31.2% | +0.95% |
| 2000 | 30.9% | +0.96% |
| 1999 | 30.6% | +0.96% |
| 1998 | 30.3% | +0.95% |
| 1997 | 30.1% | +0.94% |
| 1996 | 29.8% | +0.93% |
| 1995 | 29.5% | +0.90% |
| 1994 | 29.2% | +0.89% |
| 1993 | 29.0% | +0.88% |
| 1992 | 28.7% | +0.89% |
| 1991 | 28.5% | +0.91% |
| 1990 | 28.2% | +0.94% |
| 1989 | 28.0% | +0.97% |
| 1988 | 27.7% | +1.03% |
| 1987 | 27.4% | +1.08% |
| 1986 | 27.1% | +1.16% |
| 1985 | 26.8% | +1.25% |
| 1984 | 26.5% | +1.35% |
| 1983 | 26.1% | +1.51% |
| 1982 | 25.7% | +1.82% |
| 1981 | 25.3% | +2.15% |
| 1980 | 24.7% | +2.46% |
| 1979 | 24.1% | +2.77% |
| 1978 | 23.5% | +3.08% |
| 1977 | 22.8% | +3.38% |
| 1976 | 22.0% | +3.67% |
| 1975 | 21.3% | +3.97% |
| 1974 | 20.5% | +4.26% |
| 1973 | 19.6% | +4.54% |
| 1972 | 18.8% | +4.81% |
| 1971 | 17.9% | +5.07% |
| 1970 | 17.0% | +5.32% |
| 1969 | 16.2% | +5.55% |
| 1968 | 15.3% | +5.75% |
| 1967 | 14.5% | +5.91% |
| 1966 | 13.7% | +6.03% |
| 1965 | 12.9% | +6.09% |
| 1964 | 12.2% | +6.07% |
| 1963 | 11.5% | +5.97% |
| 1962 | 10.8% | +5.74% |
| 1961 | 10.2% | +5.39% |
| 1960 | 9.7% | — |
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