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Guinea: Urban population growth (annual %)

In , Guinea's Urban population growth (annual %) was 3.52.

That's down 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.60 . Guinea ranks #31 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Guinea Urban population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.55
Trough
2.91
1-year change
-0.8%
5-year change
+6.1%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+11.4%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Urban population growth (annual %)
3.5209
3.5488
3.5307
3.5152
3.5212
3.3187
3.3073
3.3259
3.3422
3.1600

About Urban population growth (annual %)

Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.

Indicator code: SP.URB.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Guinea's Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Guinea's Urban population growth (annual %) was 3.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea's Urban population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Guinea's Urban population growth (annual %) fell 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Guinea rank globally on Urban population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Guinea ranked #31 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population growth (annual %).
How does Guinea's Urban population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.60, so Guinea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.
What is Urban population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW), CC BY 4.0.