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Guinean Scorecard

Country profile

Guinea is a West African country known for its extensive natural resources, rugged terrain, and landscapes that transition from lush forests to arid savannas. It has a population of 14.4 million, a population growth rate of 2.46%, and a median age of 17.98 years.

Its history features the legacy of powerful pre-colonial empires and later French colonial rule, which have influenced its language and cultural traditions.

Today, Guinea is focused on economic development and cultural preservation, with communities that celebrate traditional music, dance, and crafts passed down through generations.

Its capital city is Conakry.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Guinea improved by 7.9% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Guinea improved by 0.3% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Guinea worsened by 4.1% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Guinea improved by 12.2% from 2012 to 2018

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Guinea improved by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Guinea improved by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Guinea improved by 4.2% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Guinea worsened by 1.9% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Guinea improved by 339.8% from 2018 to 2019

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Guinea improved by 4.0% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Guinea improved by 7.2% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Guinea improved by 0.7% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Guinea worsened by 4.8% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Guinea worsened by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Guinea worsened by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Guinea improved by 6.7% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Guinea worsened by 2.1% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Guinea worsened by 0.3% from 2021 to 2022