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Guinea

Africa Β· Western Africa

Medium PeaceLow Development
Population14.8M74th
GDP / Capita$2KLower-mid
PPP / Capita$5KVery Low
Gender Inequality0.609Very High
Life Expectancy61 yrsVery Low

Rich in bauxite and minerals β€” political instability, military coup in 2021.

At a Glance

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CriticalChild Survival
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AffordablePrice Level Index
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LowWater Access
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Guinea

Guinea is a West African country with a green and hilly interior, including the Fouta Djallon highlands, which serve as the source of several major West African rivers. The Mandinka and Fula cultures shape a musical and craft tradition of real depth, and the people have a reputation for directness and warmth. It remains well off the tourist trail, suiting experienced travellers who approach it with patience and genuine curiosity.

  • Has the world's largest bauxite reserves β€” the raw material for aluminium β€” yet remains one of the poorest.
  • Despite massive mineral wealth, the country has experienced more coups than democratic transitions.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Conakry

Language

French

Currency

Fr GNF

Area

245,720 kmΒ²

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Nomad Hub

PlugType C/F

GDP / Capita

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$2K

Low

PPP / Capita

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$5K

Lower Mid

Inflation

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8.1%

High

Unemployment

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5.2%

Low

Innovation (GII)

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14.9

Low

GNI / Capita

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$1K

Low

FDI Inflows

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5.6%

Education Spend

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1.7%

Price Level Index

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63th pct

Very Affordable

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+266% nominal+61% real
$2K$3K$5K10%20%30%200520102015202020252027
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast
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