Which has higher population, Gabon or Guinea-Bissau?

Gabon, at 1,876 against 1,594 in Guinea-Bissau as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Guinea-Bissau?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Gabon vs Guinea-Bissau: Population

Gabon

1,876

in 2030

Guinea-Bissau

1,594

in 2030

Gabon rank

146th

Guinea-Bissau rank

149th

Population over time

Gabon
Guinea-Bissau

How they compare

Gabon currently reports 1,876 against 1,594 in Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 282.

That makes Gabon's figure about 1.2 times Guinea-Bissau's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.

Gabon ranks 146th and Guinea-Bissau ranks 149th of 188 countries.

Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gabon	Guinea-Bissau	Difference	Ahead
1990s	643.39	600.33	43.06	Gabon
2000s	885.14	768.88	116.26	Gabon
2010s	1,265	1,020	244.74	Gabon
2020s	1,640	1,370	269.07	Gabon
2030s	1,876	1,594	281.79	Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Gabon or Guinea-Bissau?: Gabon, at 1,876 against 1,594 in Guinea-Bissau as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Gabon and Guinea-Bissau?: 282, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Guinea-Bissau?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Gabon and Guinea-Bissau rank globally for population?: Gabon ranks 146th and Guinea-Bissau ranks 149th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.