Which has higher population, Guinea or Rwanda?

Rwanda, at 10,439 against 10,303 in Guinea as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and Rwanda?

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.

Guinea vs Rwanda: Population

Guinea

10,303

in 2030

Rwanda

10,439

in 2030

Guinea rank

76th

Rwanda rank

75th

Population over time

Guinea
Rwanda

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 10,439 against 10,303 in Guinea, a difference of 136.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Rwanda ahead.

Guinea ranks 76th and Rwanda ranks 75th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Guinea averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guinea	Rwanda	Difference	Ahead
1990s	4,159	3,721	437.9	Guinea
2000s	5,044	5,075	30.67	Rwanda
2010s	6,602	6,782	180.69	Rwanda
2020s	8,860	9,061	200.62	Rwanda
2030s	10,303	10,439	136.4	Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Guinea or Rwanda?: Rwanda, at 10,439 against 10,303 in Guinea as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Guinea and Rwanda?: 136, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and Rwanda?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Guinea and Rwanda rank globally for population?: Guinea ranks 76th and Rwanda ranks 75th 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.