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type: Region
title: Guinea
resource: https://zota.com/region/africa/guinea/
timestamp: 2026-03-09T14:36:32+00:00
---

# Guinea

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Main industries

Mining, Agriculture, Fishing, and Energy

![Group 427321247](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321247.svg)

Main imports

Rice, Motorcycles & cycles, Cars,
Refined Petroleum, and Broadcasting Equipment

![Group 427321248](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321248.svg)

Main exports

Gold, Aluminium & Iron Ore,
Aluminium Oxide, and Cocoa Beans

### GDP stats

$1,531.7

Per capita (USD)

4.7%

Growth annually

136

World ranking

Internet usage

35%

Smartphone usage

29%

Credit/debit card usage

7%

Population transacting electronically

20%

![Group 427321245 1](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321245-1.svg)

Total volume of digital payments projected to reach

$3,129.00M (USD)

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