Guinea-Bissau Population Growth from 1970 to 1979
This page shows Guinea-Bissau population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Guinea-Bissau’s official name is the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The country is located on the west coast of Africa. Additionally, it borders Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east. Eventually, Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal on September 24, 1973 .
The chart and review show the total population growth of Guinea-Bissau from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade during Guinea-Bissau’s independence in 1973. Click here to review Guinea-Bissau country overview.
Chart of Guinea-Bissau Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)
![Guinea-Bissau Population Growth in the 1970s Chart](https://afroluent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Guinea-Bissau-Population-Growth-1970-to-1979-Afroluent.webp)
**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.
Conclusion
Guinea-Bissau’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 704,937 people in 1970 to 774,726 people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 9.9% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Guinea-Bissau is approximately 58.3 years (2019). Lastly, the majority of Guinea-Bissau’s population lives in rural villages or towns areas.
Most importantly, the life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau has increased from 37.4 years in 1960 to 58.3 years in 2019. To conclude, Guinea-Bissau maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Guinea-Bissau’s population growth in the 1980s.