MigrantoImmigrants in Guinea-Bissau
14.1K foreigners live in Guinea-Bissau — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Guinea-Bissau by country
The 3 largest groups make up 82% of all immigrants
| 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
94% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Guinea-Bissau in numbers
Senegalese are the largest group by a wide margin
54% of all immigrants were born in Senegal, while the next group accounts for just 22%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 34% to 54%, and today that group is people born in Senegal.
The immigrant population has shrunk 16% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Guinea-Bissau fell from 16.8K to 14.1K in four years.
Immigrant population in Guinea-Bissau over time
Foreigners living in Guinea-Bissau, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 14726 |
| 1995 | 26883 |
| 2000 | 18937 |
| 2005 | 19654 |
| 2010 | 20410 |
| 2015 | 21642 |
| 2020 | 16774 |
| 2024 | 14081 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Guinea-Bissau, by year
| Year | Senegalese | Guineans | Gambians | Liberians | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Guinea-Bissau
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Guinea-Bissau
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Guinea-Bissau?
Around 14.1K immigrants live in Guinea-Bissau — the world's #191 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Senegalese live in Guinea-Bissau?
Around 7.6K Senegalese live in Guinea-Bissau — about 54% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Guinea-Bissau growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Guinea-Bissau has fallen from 21.6K to 14.1K, about 35%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Guinea-Bissau come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Guinea-Bissau. Their children born in Guinea-Bissau are not included.
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