Guinea-Bissau

Nearly half of the population (45.592%) lives in urban areas, a high rate for a low-income country. However, only 40.500% of the population has access to electricity, suggesting significant infrastructure deficits and potential strain on urban services.

The country faces significant public health challenges, evidenced by a high infant mortality rate of 43.100 per 1,000 live births. This contributes directly to a relatively low life expectancy of 64.09 years, indicating poor access to quality maternal and pediatric healthcare.

Guinea-Bissau retains substantial natural resources, with 69.512% of its land area covered by forest. This high percentage presents both an environmental asset and a challenge for sustainable development and resource management.

The country achieved a robust GDP growth rate of 5.827% in 2023. While impressive, this high percentage is calculated from a very low economic base (Total GDP $2.13 billion), meaning significant growth is necessary just to make marginal improvements in living standards.