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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

Senegal is higher

Senegal records 18,501,984, about 1.25× the other value.

Surface area

Guinea is higher

Guinea records 245,860 km², about 1.25× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Senegal is higher

Senegal records $32.81 billion, about 1.31× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇳 Guinea14,754,785
🇸🇳 Senegal18,501,984

Senegal’s population is 25% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 3,747,199.

Surface area

🇬🇳 Guinea245,860 km²
🇸🇳 Senegal196,710 km²

Guinea’s surface area is 25% larger than that of Senegal, a difference of 49,150 km².

Population density

🇬🇳 Guinea60 /km²
🇸🇳 Senegal94.1 /km²

Senegal’s population density is 57% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 34 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇳 Guinea$25.01 billion · 2024
🇸🇳 Senegal$32.81 billion · 2024

Senegal’s nominal GDP is 31% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of $7.80 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇳 Guinea$1,695 · 2024
🇸🇳 Senegal$1,773 · 2024

Senegal’s GDP per capita is 4.6% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of $78.

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

Dakar

Population

14,754,785

18,501,984

Surface area

245,860 km²

196,710 km²

Population density

60 /km²

94.1 /km²

Nominal GDP

$25.01 billion · 2024

$32.81 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$1,695 · 2024

$1,773 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Guinean franc · GNF · FG

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Nationality

Guinean

Senegalese

Phone code

+224

+221

Internet domain

.gn

.sn

ISO codes

GN / GIN

SN / SEN

Time zone

Africa/Conakry

Africa/Dakar

Native name

Guinée

Sénégal

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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 Senegal

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It is the westernmost country of the African mainland, from which the name "Senegal" is derived.

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Guinea & Senegal: 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 Senegal?

The capital of Senegal is Dakar.

What is the population of Senegal?

Senegal has a recorded population of approximately 18,501,984 people.

How big is Senegal?

Senegal covers an area of about 196,710 km².

What is the population density of Senegal?

Senegal has a population density of roughly 94.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Senegal?

Senegal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $32.81 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Senegal?

Senegal has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,773.

What currency is used in Senegal?

Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Senegal located?

Senegal is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Senegal?

The native name of Senegal is Sénégal.

What are people from Senegal called?

People from Senegal are referred to as Senegalese.

What is the phone calling code for Senegal?

The international dialing code for Senegal is +221.

What is the internet domain for Senegal?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Senegal is .sn.

What time zone is Senegal in?

Senegal uses the Africa/Dakar time zone.

What is Senegal known for?

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It is the westernmost country of the African mainland, from which the name "Senegal" is derived.