Guinea-Bissau Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

Guinea-Bissau Population Growth from 1990 to 1999

This page shows Guinea-Bissau population growth in the 1990s from 1990 to 1999. 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 1990 to 1999. Furthermore, this was two decades after Guinea-Bissau’s independence in 1973. Click here to review Guinea-Bissau country overview.

Chart of Guinea-Bissau Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Guinea-Bissau’s population grew steadily from 1990 to 1999 for the decade. The population grew from 975,265 people in 1990 to 1.1 million people in 1999. As a result, the population grew by 20.7% in the 1990s (1990 to 1999). 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 2000s.