Guinea’s electoral landscape has undergone a profound transformation, according to the latest register published by the General Directorate of Elections (DGE).
Between 2020 and 2025, the number of registered voters grew from 5,410,089 to 6,768,458, an increase of 1,358,369 voters (+25.1%).
While every region recorded absolute growth, their relative electoral weight has shifted, reshaping the balance of political influence across the country.
Conakry emerges as the new electoral powerhouse. In 2020, the capital counted 1,016,848 voters (19%), but by 2025 this figure has surged to 1,543,022 (+51.7%), representing 22.8% of the national electorate. This rapid growth allows Conakry to surpass Kankan, establishing itself as Guinea’s largest voting constituency.
Kankan, historically a dominant electoral region, remains significant with 1,522,956 voters (22.5%) in 2025, up from 1,173,421 (22%) in 2020. Despite an increase of +349,535 registered voters (+29.8%), Kankan loses its top position to the capital’s demographic momentum.
Kindia continues to consolidate its role as the country’s third electoral hub, growing from 706,074 voters (13%) in 2020 to 882,649 (13.04%) in 2025.
Meanwhile, N’Zérékoré and Faranah show modest growth but a decline in relative weight, signaling a slower comparative demographic pace. N’Zérékoré rose by +48,147 voters (+6.2%), while Faranah added +27,997 (+6%), yet both regions lost approximately two points in national influence.
Boké displays robust demographic dynamism, increasing from 433,494 voters (8%) to 596,519 (8.81%), gaining nearly a percentage point in representation.
Conversely, Labé and Mamou show marginal progress, with the latter rising by only 3.3% and dropping below 5% of the total electorate.
The Guinean diaspora also saw notable growth, climbing from 90,943 voters (≈1.7%) to 125,271 (1.85%), reflecting heightened political engagement abroad.
This electoral reconfiguration highlights two dominant blocs: Conakry (22.8%) and Kankan (22.5%), collectively representing almost 45% of the electorate.
Kindia solidifies third place, while Boké and the diaspora exhibit unexpected influence. Regions such as N’Zérékoré, Faranah, Labé, and Mamou face declining relative power.
Experts warn that these demographic shifts could have profound implications for Guinea’s upcoming elections, potentially redefining regional political strategies and altering the balance of power at both local and national levels.
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