Guinea
Africa · Western Africa
Bauxite and mineral wealth, with political instability and a military coup in 2021.
At a Glance
📈Guinea's Human Development Index
0.471
Low human development#179 of 191 countries worldwide, #44 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 6% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →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 — the raw material for aluminium — yet remains one of the poorest.
- Despite massive mineral wealth, the country has experienced more coups than democratic transitions.
Quick Facts
Capital
Conakry
Language
French
Currency
Fr GNF
Area
245,720 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$2K
PPP / Capita
$5K
Inflation
3.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
Innovation (GII)
14.9
GNI / Capita
$2K
FDI Inflows
5.6%
Education Spend
1.7%
Price Level Index
62nd pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.270 → 0.471 (+0.201)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Guinea's Human Development Index?
Guinea's Human Development Index is 0.471 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #179 of 191 countries.
Is Guinea safe?
Guinea scores 2.22 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #115 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
What is life expectancy in Guinea?
Life expectancy at birth in Guinea is 60.9 yrs (World Bank), ranked #188 of 195 countries.