Guinea GDP Per Capita (2026)
Guinea has a resource-rich West African economy supported by bauxite mining, gold, agriculture, construction, trade, energy, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps place the country’s mineral-driven growth into a per-person context. Explore Guinea’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,848
Est. in USD
World Rank
#160
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+7.3%
+$126
Africa Rank
#27
Out of 54 countries
1. Guinea GDP Per Capita in 2026
Guinea’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident, with mining playing a major role in national production and exports. Agriculture, construction, trade, and services also contribute to economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Guinea with countries of different sizes and resource structures.
2. Guinea GDP Per Capita Growth (1990–2026)
3. Guinea GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,848 | +7.3% |
| 2025 | $1,722 | +9.5% |
| 2024 | $1,572 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $1,469 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | $1,335 | +17.1% |
| 2021 | $1,140 | +13.0% |
| 2020 | $1,009 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $987 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | $892 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | $796 | +17.1% |
| 2016 | $680 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | $712 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | $729 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $713 | +10.5% |
| 2012 | $645 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | $607 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | $631 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | $637 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | $675 | +7.3% |
| 2007 | $629 | +47.7% |
| 2006 | $426 | -9.6% |
| 2005 | $471 | -11.8% |
| 2004 | $534 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | $517 | +16.2% |
| 2002 | $445 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | $428 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | $462 | -17.2% |
| 1999 | $558 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | $592 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | $628 | -4.4% |
| 1996 | $657 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | $656 | +4.8% |
| 1994 | $626 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | $639 | -5.9% |
| 1992 | $679 | +2.9% |
| 1991 | $660 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | $616 | — |
4. Guinea GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+7.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+62.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+171.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+333.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Guinea’s GDP per capita can be influenced by mineral prices, mining investment, agricultural conditions, inflation, population growth, infrastructure development, and external demand. Large resource projects can support national output, while demographic growth affects gains on a per-person basis. Historical data helps show how mining-led expansion has translated into changes in output per resident over time.
5. Guinea GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Guinea
$1,848
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Guinea’s GDP per capita is approximately
44.0%
below the
Africa average
and
92.7%
below the world average.
6. Guinea GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Cameroon | $2,125 |
| #25 | Senegal | $2,054 |
| #26 | Comoros | $1,951 |
| #27 | Guinea | $1,848 |
| #28 | Zambia | $1,831 |
| #29 | Benin | $1,809 |
| #30 | Nigeria | $1,556 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Guinea
Guinea GDP (Nominal)
$29.9 Billion
(2026)
Guinea GDP Per Capita
$1,848
(2026)
Guinea’s total GDP captures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the importance of mining and natural resources, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer a more balanced economic perspective.
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8. Guinea GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,981 | +7.2% |
| 2028 | $2,130 | +7.5% |
| 2029 | $2,299 | +7.9% |
| 2030 | $2,454 | +6.7% |
Guinea GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,454 by 2030, representing a 32.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Guinea GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Guinea GDP per capita is estimated at $1,848 in 2026.
It ranks #160 globally and #27 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 7.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 62.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 171.8%.
It is approximately 44.0% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 92.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,454 by 2030, 32.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Guinea GDP Per Capita FAQs
Guinea GDP per capita is estimated at $1,848 in 2026.
Guinea ranks #160 globally and #27 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 7.3% compared with 2025.
Guinea GDP per capita was approximately $712 in 2015.
Guinea GDP per capita is approximately 44.0% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.