Population

Guinea-BissauvsNiger
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Niger is higher
Nominal GDP
Niger is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Niger’s population is about 12.3× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 24,831,060.
Surface area
Niger’s surface area is about 35.1× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 1,230,870 km².
Population density
Guinea-Bissau’s population density is 186% higher than that of Niger, a difference of 39.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
Niger’s nominal GDP is 796% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $17.66 billion.
GDP per capita
Guinea-Bissau’s GDP per capita is 37% higher than that of Niger, a difference of $272.
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
Niamey
Population
2,201,352
27,032,412
Surface area
36,130 km²
1,267,000 km²
Population density
60.9 /km²
21.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.22 billion · 2024
$19.88 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,008 · 2024
$735 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nationality
Bissau-Guinean
Nigerien
Phone code
+245
+227
Internet domain
.gw
.ne
ISO codes
GW / GNB
NE / NER
Time zone
Africa/Bissau
Africa/Niamey
Native name
Guiné-Bissau
Niger
| Measure | Guinea-Bissau | Niger |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bissau | Niamey |
| Population | 2,201,352 | 27,032,412 |
| Surface area | 36,130 km² | 1,267,000 km² |
| Population density | 60.9 /km² | 21.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.22 billion · 2024 | $19.88 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,008 · 2024 | $735 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Bissau-Guinean | Nigerien |
| Phone code | +245 | +227 |
| Internet domain | .gw | .ne |
| ISO codes | GW / GNB | NE / NER |
| Time zone | Africa/Bissau | Africa/Niamey |
| Native name | Guiné-Bissau | Niger |
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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 Niger
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.
Full Niger profile →Guinea-Bissau & Niger: 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 Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What is the population of Niger?
Niger has a recorded population of approximately 27,032,412 people.
How big is Niger?
Niger covers an area of about 1,267,000 km².
What is the population density of Niger?
Niger has a population density of roughly 21.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Niger?
Niger has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.88 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Niger?
Niger has a GDP per capita of approximately $735.
What currency is used in Niger?
Niger uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Niger located?
Niger is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Niger called?
People from Niger are referred to as Nigerien.
What is the phone calling code for Niger?
The international dialing code for Niger is +227.
What is the internet domain for Niger?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Niger is .ne.
What time zone is Niger in?
Niger uses the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What is Niger known for?
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.