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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Nigeria is higher

Nigeria records 232,679,478, about 15.8× the other value.

Surface area

Nigeria is higher

Nigeria records 923,770 km², about 3.76× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Nigeria is higher

Nigeria records $252.26 billion, about 10.1× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇬🇳 Guinea14,754,785
🇳🇬 Nigeria232,679,478

Nigeria’s population is about 15.8× that of Guinea, a difference of 217,924,693.

Surface area

🇬🇳 Guinea245,860 km²
🇳🇬 Nigeria923,770 km²

Nigeria’s surface area is 276% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 677,910 km².

Population density

🇬🇳 Guinea60 /km²
🇳🇬 Nigeria252 /km²

Nigeria’s population density is 320% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 192 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇳 Guinea$25.01 billion · 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria$252.26 billion · 2024

Nigeria’s nominal GDP is 909% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of $227.25 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇳 Guinea$1,695 · 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria$1,084 · 2024

Guinea’s GDP per capita is 56% higher than that of Nigeria, a difference of $611.

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

Conakry

Abuja

Population

14,754,785

232,679,478

Surface area

245,860 km²

923,770 km²

Population density

60 /km²

252 /km²

Nominal GDP

$25.01 billion · 2024

$252.26 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$1,695 · 2024

$1,084 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Guinean franc · GNF · FG

Nigerian naira · NGN · ₦

Nationality

Guinean

Nigerian

Phone code

+224

+234

Internet domain

.gn

.ng

ISO codes

GN / GIN

NG / NGA

Time zone

Africa/Conakry

Africa/Lagos

Native name

Guinée

Nigeria

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About Guinea

Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.

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About Nigeria

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.

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Guinea & Nigeria: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guinea?

The capital of Guinea is Conakry.

What is the population of Guinea?

Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.

How big is Guinea?

Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².

What is the population density of Guinea?

Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guinea?

Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guinea?

Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.

What currency is used in Guinea?

Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.

Where is Guinea located?

Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Guinea?

The native name of Guinea is Guinée.

What are people from Guinea called?

People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.

What is the phone calling code for Guinea?

The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.

What is the internet domain for Guinea?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.

What time zone is Guinea in?

Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.

What is Guinea known for?

Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.

What is the capital of Nigeria?

The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.

What is the population of Nigeria?

Nigeria has a recorded population of approximately 232,679,478 people.

How big is Nigeria?

Nigeria covers an area of about 923,770 km².

What is the population density of Nigeria?

Nigeria has a population density of roughly 252 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Nigeria?

Nigeria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $252.26 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Nigeria?

Nigeria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,084.

What currency is used in Nigeria?

Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), with the symbol ₦.

Where is Nigeria located?

Nigeria is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Nigeria called?

People from Nigeria are referred to as Nigerian.

What is the phone calling code for Nigeria?

The international dialing code for Nigeria is +234.

What is the internet domain for Nigeria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria is .ng.

What time zone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria uses the Africa/Lagos time zone.

What is Nigeria known for?

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.