Guinea-Bissau🇬🇼

At a Glance

How Guinea-Bissau compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety48Healthcare45AffordabilityClimateClean Air

Limited data — some indices are not yet available.

Safety Index

48/100

Healthcare

45/100

Safety & Crime

Moderate Risk

How safe residents feel in Guinea-Bissau — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

48/100

Crime Index

52/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

67/100

Crime perceived as increasing

Walking Safety

Daytime64
Nighttime36

28 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Corruption & bribery
Very High81
Violent crimes
Moderate59
Drug-related crime
Moderate53
Property crimes
Low41

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Things stolen from car
High63
Home broken into
Moderate53
Being mugged or robbed
Moderate53
Car stolen
Low44
Being physically attacked
Low41
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Low34
Being insulted or harassed
Very Low25

Based on 9 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Guinea-Bissau

Healthcare Index

45/100

Quality Breakdown

Friendliness & Courtesy88/100
Modern Equipment50/100
Speed of Service42/100
Accuracy & Completeness42/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist25/100
Staff Skill & Competency0/100
Cost Satisfaction67/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 3 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Private
66.7%
Employer Sponsored
33.3%
Healthcare45Safety48Quality of Life

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Environment

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Guinea-Bissau

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Guinea-Bissau

Average One-Way Commute

20minutes

Very Short

Traffic Index

104

Moderate congestion

Inefficiency

45

Time wasted in traffic

CO2 Emissions

5.3kg/trip

How People Commute

Car50.0%
Working from Home50.0%

Based on 2 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Guinea-Bissau, answered with data

Is Guinea-Bissau safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau has a safety index of 48/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau scores 45/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

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Your pre-departure checklist for Guinea-Bissau

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