GUINEA
Population
Population
Population
The population of Guinea is almost 14 million people (2024). The population density is about 60 inhabitants per square kilometre.
The natural population growth rate is 2.74%. (2024)
Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 35.3 (2024)
Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 7.8 (2024)
Life expectancy is 64.6 years. (men 62.7 and women 66.6 years (2024)
The largest ethnic groups are the Fulani or Peul (33.4%), living in the highlands of central Guinea, the Malinke (29.4%) in Upper Guinea, the Soussou (21.2%) in the coastal area and 16% smaller tribes and other groups.
Language
French is the official language of Guinea. Each ethnic group also speaks its own language.
Religion
About 85% of Guinea's population is Muslim. There are also 8% Christians and 7% follow an indigenous religion (animism).
Sources
Elmar Landeninformatie
CIA - World Factbook
BBC - Country Profiles
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