Population

Guinea-BissauvsLiberia
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Liberia is higher
Nominal GDP
Liberia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Liberia’s population is 155% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 3,411,465.
Surface area
Liberia’s surface area is 208% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 75,240 km².
Population density
Guinea-Bissau’s population density is 21% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of 10.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
Liberia’s nominal GDP is 115% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $2.56 billion.
GDP per capita
Guinea-Bissau’s GDP per capita is 18% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of $156.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bissau
Monrovia
Population
2,201,352
5,612,817
Surface area
36,130 km²
111,370 km²
Population density
60.9 /km²
50.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.22 billion · 2024
$4.78 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,008 · 2024
$851 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Liberian dollar · LRD · $
Nationality
Bissau-Guinean
Liberian
Phone code
+245
+231
Internet domain
.gw
.lr
ISO codes
GW / GNB
LR / LBR
Time zone
Africa/Bissau
Africa/Monrovia
Native name
Guiné-Bissau
Liberia
| Measure | Guinea-Bissau | Liberia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bissau | Monrovia |
| Population | 2,201,352 | 5,612,817 |
| Surface area | 36,130 km² | 111,370 km² |
| Population density | 60.9 /km² | 50.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.22 billion · 2024 | $4.78 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,008 · 2024 | $851 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Liberian dollar · LRD · $ |
| Nationality | Bissau-Guinean | Liberian |
| Phone code | +245 | +231 |
| Internet domain | .gw | .lr |
| ISO codes | GW / GNB | LR / LBR |
| Time zone | Africa/Bissau | Africa/Monrovia |
| Native name | Guiné-Bissau | Liberia |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.
Full Guinea-Bissau profile →About Liberia
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
Full Liberia profile →Guinea-Bissau & Liberia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a recorded population of approximately 2,201,352 people.
How big is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau covers an area of about 36,130 km².
What is the population density of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a population density of roughly 60.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.22 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,008.
What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Guinea-Bissau located?
Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Guinea-Bissau?
The native name of Guinea-Bissau is Guiné-Bissau.
What are people from Guinea-Bissau called?
People from Guinea-Bissau are referred to as Bissau-Guinean.
What is the phone calling code for Guinea-Bissau?
The international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.
What is the internet domain for Guinea-Bissau?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea-Bissau is .gw.
What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?
Guinea-Bissau uses the Africa/Bissau time zone.
What is Guinea-Bissau known for?
Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a recorded population of approximately 5,612,817 people.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers an area of about 111,370 km².
What is the population density of Liberia?
Liberia has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Liberia?
Liberia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.78 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Liberia?
Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately $851.
What currency is used in Liberia?
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD), with the symbol $.
Where is Liberia located?
Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Liberia called?
People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.
What is the phone calling code for Liberia?
The international dialing code for Liberia is +231.
What is the internet domain for Liberia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liberia is .lr.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Liberia uses the Africa/Monrovia time zone.
What is Liberia known for?
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.