MigrantoImmigrants in Guinea-Bissau
14.1K foreign-born residents — the #191 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 82% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Senegal | 7634 |
| Guinea | 3032 |
| Gambia | 917 |
| Liberia | 532 |
| Portugal | 505 |
| Sierra Leone | 491 |
| Mauritania | 342 |
| Cape Verde | 338 |
| USA | 190 |
| France | 66 |
| Canada | 34 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 94%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Guinea-Bissau.
Senegal is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Senegal accounts for 54% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 22%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 34% to 54%, with Senegal increasingly the primary origin.
Immigration has declined notably since 2020
The immigrant population fell 16% from 16.8K to 14.1K, suggesting a slowdown in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 14726 |
| 1995 | 26883 |
| 2000 | 18937 |
| 2005 | 19654 |
| 2010 | 20410 |
| 2015 | 21642 |
| 2020 | 16774 |
| 2024 | 14081 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Senegal | Guinea | Gambia | Liberia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5053 | 3170 | 960 | 3906 | 528 |
| 1995 | 16635 | 4069 | 1247 | 2407 | 678 |
| 2000 | 8119 | 4968 | 1534 | 908 | 827 |
| 2005 | 9265 | 4813 | 1472 | 878 | 802 |
| 2010 | 10455 | 4657 | 1410 | 847 | 776 |
| 2015 | 11087 | 4938 | 1495 | 898 | 823 |
| 2020 | 9093 | 3612 | 1092 | 634 | 601 |
| 2024 | 7634 | 3032 | 917 | 532 | 505 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Guinea-Bissau as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Guinea-Bissau
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Guinea-Bissau?
Around 14.1K foreign-born residents live in Guinea-Bissau, making it the #191-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Guinea-Bissau come from?
Most immigrants in Guinea-Bissau come from Senegal, Guinea and Gambia — these three countries account for about 82% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Guinea-Bissau are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Guinea-Bissau — that's 14.1K out of a total population of 2.2M.
How has immigration to Guinea-Bissau changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Guinea-Bissau has fallen from 21.6K to 14.1K people, a decline of about 35%.
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