Statistical information Guinea 2016
Guinea in the World
Guinea - Introduction 2016
top of pageBackground: Guinea is at a turning point after decades of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Guinea held its first free and competitive democratic presidential and legislative elections in 2010 and 2013 respectively and in October 2015 held a second consecutive presidential election. Alpha CONDE was reelected to a second five-year term as president in 2015 and the National Assembly was seated in January 2014. CONDE's first cabinet is the first all-civilian government in Guinea. Previously Sekou TOURE ruled the country as president from independence to his death in 1984. Lansana CONTE came to power in 1984 when the military seized the government after TOURE's death. Gen. CONTE organized and won presidential elections in 1993 1998 and 2003 though all the polls were rigged. Upon CONTE's death in December 2008 Capt. Moussa Dadis CAMARA led a military coup seizing power and suspending the constitution. His unwillingness to yield to domestic and international pressure to step down led to heightened political tensions that culminated in September 2009 when presidential guards opened fire on an opposition rally killing more than 150 people and in early December 2009 when CAMARA was wounded in an assassination attempt and exiled to Burkina Faso. A transitional government led by Gen. Sekouba KONATE paved the way for Guinea's transition to a fledgling democracy.
Guinea - Geography 2016
top of pageLocation: Western Africa bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
Geographic coordinates: 11 00 N 10 00 W
Map reference: Africa
Area
Total: 245,857 km²
Land: 245,717 km²
Water: 140 km²
Rank: 79
Comparative: slightly smaller than Oregon
Land boundaries
Total: 4,046 km
Border countries: (6) Cote d'Ivoire 816 km; Guinea-Bissau 421 km; Liberia 590 km; Mali 1062 km; Senegal 363 km; Sierra Leone 794 km
Coastline: 320 km
Maritime claims
Territorial sea: 12 nm
Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
Climate: generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
Terrain: generally flat coastal plain hilly to mountainous interior
Elevation
Mean elevation: 472 m
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m: highest point: Mont Nimba 1752 m
Natural resources: bauxite iron ore diamonds gold uranium hydropower fish salt
Land use
Land use
Agricultural land: 58.1%
arable land: 11.8%
permanent crops: 2.8%
permanent pasture: 43.5%
permanent crops: 2.8%
permanent pasture: 43.5%
Forest: 26.5%
Other: 15.4%
Irrigated land: 950 km² (2012)
Major rivers
Major watersheds area km²
Total water withdrawal
Total renewable water resources
Natural hazards: hot dry dusty harmattan haze may reduce visibility during dry season
Geography
Note: the Niger and its important tributary the Milo River have their sources in the Guinean highlands
Guinea - People 2016
top of pagePopulation: 12,093,349 (July 2016 est.)
Rank: 76
Growth rate: 2.62% (2016 est.)
Growth rate rank: 17
Below poverty line: 47% (2006 est.)
Nationality
Noun: Guinean
Adjective: Guinean
Ethnic groups: Fulani (Peul) 33.9% Malinke 31.1% Soussou 19.1% Guerze 6% Kissi 4.7% Toma 2.6% other/no answer 2.7% (2012 est.)
Languages: French (official)
Note: each ethnic group has its own language
Religions: Muslim 86.7% Christian 8.9% animist/other/none 4.4% (2012 est.)
Demographic profile:
Guinea’s strong population growth is a result of declining mortality rates and sustained elevated fertility. The population growth rate was somewhat tempered in the 2000s because of a period of net outmigration. Although life expectancy and mortality rates have improved over the last two decades the nearly universal practice of female genital cutting continues to contribute to high infant and maternal mortality rates. Guinea’s total fertility remains high at about 5 children per woman because of the ongoing preference for larger families low contraceptive usage and availability a lack of educational attainment and empowerment among women and poverty. A lack of literacy and vocational training programs limit job prospects for youths but even those with university degrees often have no option but to work in the informal sector. About 60% of the country’s large youth population is unemployed.
Tensions and refugees have spilled over Guinea’s borders with Sierra Leone Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire. During the 1990s Guinea harbored as many as half a million refugees from Sierra Leone and Liberia more refugees than any other African country for much of that decade. About half sought refuge in the volatile “Parrot’s Beak” region of southwest Guinea a wedge of land jutting into Sierra Leone near the Liberian border. Many were relocated within Guinea in the early 2000s because the area suffered repeated cross-border attacks from various government and rebel forces as well as anti-refugee violence. As of 2016 Guinea sheltered more than 7,000 Ivoirians.
Tensions and refugees have spilled over Guinea’s borders with Sierra Leone Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire. During the 1990s Guinea harbored as many as half a million refugees from Sierra Leone and Liberia more refugees than any other African country for much of that decade. About half sought refuge in the volatile “Parrot’s Beak” region of southwest Guinea a wedge of land jutting into Sierra Leone near the Liberian border. Many were relocated within Guinea in the early 2000s because the area suffered repeated cross-border attacks from various government and rebel forces as well as anti-refugee violence. As of 2016 Guinea sheltered more than 7,000 Ivoirians.
Age structure
Age structure
0-14 years: 41.7%
15-24 years: 19.67%
25-54 years: 30.52%
55-64 years: 4.46%
65 years and over: 3.65% (2016 est.)
Dependency ratios
Total dependency ratio: 83.8%
Youth dependency ratio: 78.2%
Elderly dependency ratio: 5.6%
Potential support ratio: 17.8%
Median age
Total: 18.8 years
Male: 18.6 years
Female: 19.1 years
Rank: 204
Population growth rate: 2.62% (2016 est.)
Rank: 17
Birth rate: 35.4 births/1000 population (2016 est.)
Rank: 20
Death rate: 9.2 deaths/1000 population (2016 est.)
Rank: 63
Net migration rate: 0 migrant(s)/1000 population (2016 est.)
Rank: 83
Population distribution
Urbanization
Urban population: 37.2% of total population
Rate of urbanization: 3.82% annual rate of change
Major urban areas
Population: CONAKRY (capital) 1.936 million (2015)
Environment
Current issues: deforestation; inadequate potable water; desertification; soil contamination and erosion; overfishing overpopulation in forest region; poor mining practices have led to environmental damage
International agreements party to: Biodiversity Climate Change Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol Desertification Endangered Species Hazardous Wastes Law of the Sea Ozone Layer Protection Ship Pollution Wetlands Whaling
International agreements signed but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Air pollutants
Sex ratio
At birth: 1.03 male/female
0-14 years: 1.02 male/female
15-24 years: 1.02 male/female
25-54 years: 1.01 male/female
55-64 years: 0.92 male/female
65 years and over: 0.79 male/female
Total population: 1 male/female
Mothers mean age at first birth: 18.9
Note: median age at first birth among women 25-29
Maternal mortality ratio
Infant mortality rate
Total: 51.7 deaths/1000 live births
Male: 54.4 deaths/1000 live births
Female: 48.9 deaths/1000 live births
Rank: 30
Life expectancy at birth
Total population: 60.6 years
Male: 59 years
Female: 62.2 years
Rank: 198
Total fertility rate: 4.82 children born/woman (2016 est.)
Rank: 18
Contraceptive prevalence rate: 5.6% (2012)
Drinking water source:
urban: 92.7% of population
rural: 67.4% of population
total: 76.8% of population
urban: 7.3% of population
rural: 32.6% of population
total: 23.2% of population (2015 est.)
rural: 67.4% of population
total: 76.8% of population
urban: 7.3% of population
rural: 32.6% of population
total: 23.2% of population (2015 est.)
Current health expenditure
Physicians density: 0.1 physicians/1000 population (2005)
Hospital bed density: 0.3 beds/1000 population (2011)
Sanitation facility access:
urban: 34.1% of population
rural: 11.8% of population
total: 20.1% of population
urban: 65.9% of population
rural: 88.2% of population
total: 79.9% of population (2015 est.)
rural: 11.8% of population
total: 20.1% of population
urban: 65.9% of population
rural: 88.2% of population
total: 79.9% of population (2015 est.)
Hiv/Aids
Adult prevalence rate: 1.56% (2015 est.)
Adult prevalence rate rank: 33
People living with hivaids: 116,800 (2015 est.)
People living with hivaids rank: 40
Deaths: 4,600 (2015 est.)
Deaths rank: 39
Major infectious diseases
Degree of risk: very high
Food or waterborne diseases: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea hepatitis A and typhoid fever
Vectorborne diseases: malaria dengue fever and yellow fever
Water contact disease: schistosomiasis
Aerosolized dust or soil contact disease: Lassa fever
Animal contact disease: rabies
Obesity adult prevalence rate: 5.9% (2014)
Rank: 165
Alcohol consumption
Tobacco use
Children under the age of 5 years underweight: 18.7% (2012)
Rank: 33
Education expenditures: 3.5% of GDP (2013)
Rank: 156
Literacy
Definition: age 15 and over can read and write
Total population: 30.4%
Male: 38.1%
Female: 22.8%
School life expectancy primary to tertiary education
Total: 9 years
Male: 10 years
Female: 8 years
Youth unemployment
Guinea - Government 2016
top of pageCountry name
Conventional long form: Republic of Guinea
Conventional short form: Guinea
Local long form: Republique de Guinee
Local short form: Guinee
Former: French Guinea
Note: the country is named after the Guinea region of West Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea and stretches north to the Sahel
Government type: presidential republic
Capital
Name: Conakry
Geographic coordinates: 9 30 N 13 42 W
Time difference: UTC 0
Administrative divisions: 7 regions administrative and 1 gouvenorat*; Boke Conakry* Faranah Kankan Kindia Labe Mamou N'Zerekore
Dependent areas
Independence: 2 October 1958 (from France)
National holiday: Independence Day 2 October (1958)
Constitution: previous 1958 1990; latest promulgated 19 April 2010 approved 7 May 2010 (2016)
Legal system: civil law system based on the French model
International law organization participation: accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth: no
Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Guinea
Dual citizenship recognized: no
Residency requirement for naturalization: na
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch
Chief of state: President Alpha CONDE
Head of government: Prime Minister Mamady YOULA ; Prime Minister Mohamed Said FOFANA (since 24 December 2010) resigned 12/23/15
Cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
Electionsappointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term ; election last held on 11 October 2015 (next scheduled for 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
Election results: Alpha CONDE reelected president; percent of vote - Alpha CONDE 57.8% Cellou Dalein DIALLO (UFDG) 31.4% other 10.8%
Legislative branch
Description: unicameral People's National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale Populaire
Elections: last held on 28 September 2013
Election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - RPG 53 UFDG 37 UFR 10 PEDN 2 UPG 2 other parties 10
Judicial branch
Highest court: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme ; Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
Judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic 3 experienced judges designated by their peers 1 experienced lawyer 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
Subordinate courts: includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
Political parties and leaders:
National Party for Hope and Development or PEDN [Lansana KOUYATE]
Rally for the Guinean People or RPG [Alpha CONDE]
Union for the Progress of Guinea or UPG [Jean Marie DORE]
Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea or UFDG [Cellou Dalein DIALLO]
Union of Republican Forces or UFR [Sidya TOURE]
Rally for the Guinean People or RPG [Alpha CONDE]
Union for the Progress of Guinea or UPG [Jean Marie DORE]
Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea or UFDG [Cellou Dalein DIALLO]
Union of Republican Forces or UFR [Sidya TOURE]
Note: listed are the five most popular parties as of December 2015
International organization participation: ACP AfDB AU ECOWAS EITI (compliant country) FAO G-77 IBRD ICAO ICCt ICRM IDA IDB IFAD IFC IFRCS ILO IMF IMO Interpol IOC IOM IPU ISO (correspondent) ITSO ITU ITUC (NGOs) MIGA MINURSO MINUSMA MONUSCO NAM OIC OIF OPCW UN UNCTAD UNESCO UNHCR UNIDO UNISFA UNMISS UNOCI UNWTO UPU WCO WFTU (NGOs) WHO WIPO WMO WTO
Diplomatic representation
In the us chief of mission: Ambassador Mamady CONDE
In the us chancery: 2,112 Leroy Place NW Washington DC 20,008
In the us telephone: [1] 986-4,300
In the us FAX: [1] 986-3,800
From the us chief of mission: Ambassador Dennis B. HANKINS
From the us embassy: Koloma Conakry east of Hamdallaye Circle
From the us mailing address: P.O. Box 603 Transversale No. 2 Centre Administratif de Koloma Commune de Ratoma Conakry
From the us telephone: [224] 65-10-40-00
From the us FAX: [224] 65-10-42-97
Flag description: three equal vertical bands of red (hoist side) yellow and green; red represents the people's sacrifice for liberation and work; yellow stands for the sun for the riches of the earth and for justice; green symbolizes the country's vegetation and unity
Note: uses the popular Pan-African colors of Ethiopia; the colors from left to right are the reverse of those on the flags of neighboring Mali and Senegal
National symbols: national colors: red yellow green
National anthem
Name: 'Liberte'
Lyrics and music: unknown/Fodeba KEITA
Note: adopted 1958
National heritage
Guinea - Economy 2016
top of pageEconomy overview:
Guinea is a poor country of approximately 11.7 million people that possesses the world's largest reserves of bauxite and largest untapped high-grade iron ore reserves (Simandou) as well as gold and diamonds. In addition Guinea has fertile soil ample rainfall and is the source of several West African rivers including the Senegal Niger and Gambia. Guinea's hydro potential is enormous and the country could be a major exporter of electricity. The country also has tremendous agriculture potential. Gold bauxite and diamonds are Guinea’s main mineral exports. International investors have shown interest in Guinea's unexplored mineral reserves which have the potential to propel Guinea's future growth.
Following the death of long-term President Lansana CONTE in 2008 and the coup that followed international donors including the G-8 the IMF and the World Bank significantly curtailed their development programs in Guinea. However the IMF approved a new 3-year Extended Credit Facility arrangement in 2012 following the December 2010 presidential elections. In September 2012 Guinea achieved Heavily Indebted Poor Countries completion point status. Future access to international assistance and investment will depend on the government’s ability to be transparent combat corruption reform its banking system improve its business environment and build infrastructure. In April 2013 the government amended its mining code to reduce taxes and royalties. In 2014 Guinea also complied with requirements of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative by publishing its mining contracts and was found to be compliant.
The biggest threats to Guinea’s economy are political instability a reintroduction on of the Ebola virus epidemic and low international commodity prices. Rising international donor support and reduced government investment spending will lessen fiscal strains created by the Ebola virus epidemic but economic recovery will be a long process while the government continues efforts to prevent an outbreak of the disease. The economic toll of Ebola virus epidemic on the Guinean economy is considerable. Ebola stalled promising economic growth in 2014-15 and the economy will continue to stagnate in 2016. Several projects have stalled such as offshore oil exploration and the giant Simandou iron ore project. The 240 megawatt Kaleta Dam which was inaugurated in September 2015 has expanded access to electricity for residents of Conakry. Although the recent political stability has brought renewed interest in Guinea from the private sector an enduring legacy of corruption inefficiency and lack of government transparency combined with fears of Ebola virus continue to undermine Guinea's economic viability.
Successive governments have failed to address the country's crumbling infrastructure which is needed for economic development. Guinea suffers from chronic electricity shortages; poor roads rail lines and bridges; and a lack of access to clean water - all of which continue to plague economic development. The present government led by President Alpha CONDE is working to create an economy to attract foreign investment and hopes to have greater participation from western countries and firms in Guinea's economic development.
Following the death of long-term President Lansana CONTE in 2008 and the coup that followed international donors including the G-8 the IMF and the World Bank significantly curtailed their development programs in Guinea. However the IMF approved a new 3-year Extended Credit Facility arrangement in 2012 following the December 2010 presidential elections. In September 2012 Guinea achieved Heavily Indebted Poor Countries completion point status. Future access to international assistance and investment will depend on the government’s ability to be transparent combat corruption reform its banking system improve its business environment and build infrastructure. In April 2013 the government amended its mining code to reduce taxes and royalties. In 2014 Guinea also complied with requirements of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative by publishing its mining contracts and was found to be compliant.
The biggest threats to Guinea’s economy are political instability a reintroduction on of the Ebola virus epidemic and low international commodity prices. Rising international donor support and reduced government investment spending will lessen fiscal strains created by the Ebola virus epidemic but economic recovery will be a long process while the government continues efforts to prevent an outbreak of the disease. The economic toll of Ebola virus epidemic on the Guinean economy is considerable. Ebola stalled promising economic growth in 2014-15 and the economy will continue to stagnate in 2016. Several projects have stalled such as offshore oil exploration and the giant Simandou iron ore project. The 240 megawatt Kaleta Dam which was inaugurated in September 2015 has expanded access to electricity for residents of Conakry. Although the recent political stability has brought renewed interest in Guinea from the private sector an enduring legacy of corruption inefficiency and lack of government transparency combined with fears of Ebola virus continue to undermine Guinea's economic viability.
Successive governments have failed to address the country's crumbling infrastructure which is needed for economic development. Guinea suffers from chronic electricity shortages; poor roads rail lines and bridges; and a lack of access to clean water - all of which continue to plague economic development. The present government led by President Alpha CONDE is working to create an economy to attract foreign investment and hopes to have greater participation from western countries and firms in Guinea's economic development.
Real gdp purchasing power parity:
$14.98 billion (2015 est.)
$14.96 billion (2014 est.)
$14.8 billion (2013 est.)
$14.96 billion (2014 est.)
$14.8 billion (2013 est.)
Note: data are in 2015 US dollars
Rank: 153
Real gdp growth rate:
0.1% (2015 est.)
1.1% (2014 est.)
2.3% (2013 est.)
1.1% (2014 est.)
2.3% (2013 est.)
Rank: 191
Real gdp per capita:
$1200 (2015 est.)
$1200 (2014 est.)
$1300 (2013 est.)
$1200 (2014 est.)
$1300 (2013 est.)
Note: data are in 2015 US dollars
Rank: 221
Gross national saving:
-5.6% of GDP (2015 est.)
-5.9% of GDP (2014 est.)
-4.4% of GDP (2013 est.)
-5.9% of GDP (2014 est.)
-4.4% of GDP (2013 est.)
Rank: 179
Gdp composition by sector of origin
Gdp composition by end use
Household consumption: 96.1%
Government consumption: 9.1%
Investment in fixed capital: 13.2%
Investment in inventories: -0.1%
Exports of goods and services: 23.8%
Imports of goods and services: -42.1%
Gdp composition by sector of origin
Agriculture: 19.5%
Industry: 36.8%
Services: 43.8%
Agriculture products: rice coffee pineapples mangoes palm kernels cocoa cassava (manioc tapioca) bananas potatoes sweet potatoes; cattle sheep goats; timber
Industries: bauxite gold diamonds iron ore; light manufacturing agricultural processing
Industrial production growth rate: -2% (2015 est.)
Rank: 179
Labor force: 5.199 million (2015 est.)
Rank: 76
By occupation agriculture: 76%
By occupation industry and services: 24%
Labor force
Unemployment rate: NA%
Youth unemployment
Population below poverty line: 47% (2006 est.)
Gini index
Household income or consumption by percentage share
Lowest 10: 2.7%
Highest 10: 30.3%
Distribution of family income gini index:
39.4 (2007)
40.3 (1994)
40.3 (1994)
Rank: 67
Budget
Revenues: $1.302 billion
Expenditures: $1.908 billion
Surplus or deficit: -9.1% of GDP (2015 est.)
Surplus or deficit rank: 200
Taxes and other revenues: 19.5% of GDP (2015 est.)
Rank: 165
Public debt
Revenue
Fiscal year: calendar year
Inflation rate consumer prices:
8.1% (2015 est.)
9.7% (2014 est.)
9.7% (2014 est.)
Rank: 201
Central bank discount rate:
NA% (31 December 2010)
22.25% (31 December 2005)
22.25% (31 December 2005)
Commercial bank prime lending rate:
23% (31 December 2015 est.)
23% (31 December 2014 est.)
23% (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 11
Stock of narrow money:
$1.658 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
$1.84 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
$1.84 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 135
Stock of broad money:
$2.093 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
$2.175 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
$2.175 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 151
Stock of domestic credit:
$1.863 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
$2.226 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
$2.226 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 141
Market value of publicly traded shares: $N/A
Current account balance:
-$1.503 billion (2015 est.)
-$1.718 billion (2014 est.)
-$1.718 billion (2014 est.)
Rank: 130
Exports:
$1.611 billion (2015 est.)
$1.643 billion (2014 est.)
$1.643 billion (2014 est.)
Rank: 142
Commodities: bauxite gold diamonds coffee fish agricultural products
Partners: India 22.5% Spain 8.2% Ireland 7.3% Germany 6.2% Belgium 5.5% Ukraine 5.3% France 4.1% (2015)
Imports:
$2.173 billion (2015 est.)
$2.225 billion (2014 est.)
$2.225 billion (2014 est.)
Rank: 159
Commodities: petroleum products metals machinery transport equipment textiles grain and other foodstuffs
Partners: China 20.4% Netherlands 5.4% India 4.4% (2015)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:
$233.5 million (31 December 2015 est.)
$302.4 million (31 December 2014 est.)
$302.4 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 158
Debt external:
$1.329 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
$1.407 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
$1.407 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 157
Stock of direct foreign investment at home
Stock of direct foreign investment abroad:
$67.3 million (31 December 2015 est.)
$67.3 million (31 December 2014 est.)
$67.3 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Rank: 98
Exchange rates:
Guinean francs (GNF) per US dollar -
7,486 (2015 est.)
7,014 (2014 est.)
7,014 (2013 est.)
6,986 (2012 est.)
6,658 (2011 est.)
7,486 (2015 est.)
7,014 (2014 est.)
7,014 (2013 est.)
6,986 (2012 est.)
6,658 (2011 est.)
Guinea - Energy 2016
top of pageElectricity
Access population without electricity: 8,700,000
Access electrification total population: 26%
Access electrification urban areas: 53%
Access electrification rural areas: 11%
Production: 1 billion kWh (2014 est.)
Production rank: 151
Consumption: 900 million kWh (2014 est.)
Consumption rank: 158
Exports: 0 kWh (2013 est.)
Exports rank: 147
Imports: 0 kWh (2013 est.)
Imports rank: 158
Installed generating capacity: 500,000 kW (2014 est.)
Installed generating capacity rank: 146
Generation sources fossil fuels: 67.8% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
Generation sources fossil fuels rank: 116
Generation sources nuclear: 0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
Generation sources nuclear rank: 105
Generation sources hydroelectricity: 32.2% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
Generation sources hydroelectricity rank: 71
Generation sources other renewable sources: 0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
Generation sources other renewable sources rank: 181
Coal
Petroleum
Petroleum total petroleum production: 0 bbl/day (2015 est.)
Petroleum total petroleum production rank: 144
Crude oil exports: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Crude oil exports rank: 133
Crude oil imports: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Crude oil imports rank: 201
Crude oil proven reserves: 0 bbl (1 January 2016 es)
Crude oil proven reserves rank: 142
Crude oil
Refined petroleum
Products production: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Products production rank: 191
Products consumption: 16,000 bbl/day (2014 est.)
Products consumption rank: 156
Products exports: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Products exports rank: 188
Products imports: 16,130 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Products imports rank: 139
Natural gas
Production: 0 m³ (2013 est.)
Production rank: 198
Consumption: 0 m³ (2013 est.)
Consumption rank: 152
Exports: 0 m³ (2013 est.)
Exports rank: 112
Imports: 0 m³ (2013 est.)
Imports rank: 206
Proven reserves: 0 m³ (1 January 2014 es)
Proven reserves rank: 147
Carbon dioxide emissions
From consumption of energy: 1.4 million Mt (2013 est.)
From consumption of energy rank: 162
Energy consumption per capita
Guinea - Communication 2016
top of pageTelephones
Fixed lines total subscriptions: 18,000
Fixed lines subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: less than 1
Fixed lines rank: 219
Mobile cellular total: 10.764 million
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 91
Mobile cellular rank: 93
Telephone system
General assessment: inadequate system of open-wire lines small radiotelephone communication stations and new microwave radio relay system
Domestic: Conakry reasonably well-served; coverage elsewhere remains inadequate but is improving; fixed-line teledensity less than 1 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular subscribership is expanding rapidly and exceeds 90 per 100 persons
International: country code - 224; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (2015)
Broadcast media: government maintains marginal control over broadcast media; single state-run TV station; state-run radio broadcast station also operates several stations in rural areas; a steadily increasing number of privately owned radio stations nearly all in Conakry and about a dozen community radio stations; foreign TV programming available via satellite and cable subscription services (2011)
Internet
Country code: .gn
Users total: 554,000
Users percent of population: 4.7%
Users rank: 156
Broadband fixed subscriptions
Guinea - Military 2016
top of pageMilitary expenditures
Military and security forces
Military service age and obligation: 18-25 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; 18-month conscript service obligation (2012)
Space program
Terrorist groups
Guinea - Transportation 2016
top of pageNational air transport system
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix: 3X (2016)
Airports: 16 (2013)
Rank: 144
With paved runways total: 4
With paved runways over 3047 m: 1
With paved runways 15-24 to 2437 m: 3
With unpaved runways total: 12
With unpaved runways 15-24 to 2437 m: 7
With unpaved runways 914 to 1523 m: 3
With unpaved runways under 914 m: 2
Heliports
Pipelines
Railways
Total: 662 km
Narrow gauge: 662 km 1.000-m gauge
Rank: 105
Roadways
Total: 44,348 km
Paved: 4,342 km
Unpaved: 40,006 km
Rank: 79
Waterways: 1300 km (navigable by shallow-draft native craft in the northern part of the Niger River system) (2011)
Rank: 53
Merchant marine
Ports and terminals
Major seaport: Conakry Kamsar
Guinea - Transnational issues 2016
top of pageDisputes international: conflicts among rebel groups warlords and youth gangs in neighboring states have spilled over into Guinea resulting in domestic instability; Sierra Leone considers Guinea's definition of the flood plain limits to define the left bank boundary of the Makona and Moa Rivers excessive and protests Guinea's continued occupation of these lands including the hamlet of Yenga occupied since 1998
Refugees and internally displaced persons
Refugees: 7,354 (Cote d'Ivoire) (2016)
Illicit drugs
