🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau diaspora in Portugal

People from Guinea-Bissau in Portugal meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Guinea-Bissau live in Portugal?

According to the United Nations, 36,700 people from Guinea-Bissau live in Portugal.

As a result, Portugal hosts the largest community from Guinea-Bissau outside the country.

In total, 101,000 people from Guinea-Bissau live abroad, and about 36% of them live in Portugal.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Guinea-Bissau in Portugal

No community for people from Guinea-Bissau exists in Portugal on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Lisbonne and Porto, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Guinea-Bissau community in Portugal

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Guinea-Bissau live in Portugal?

According to the UN, about 36,700 people from Guinea-Bissau live in Portugal. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Guinea-Bissau live in in Portugal?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Guinea-Bissau in Portugal?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Portugal?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Angola, Brazil, France, Mozambique, and Cape Verde.

When is the Guinea-Bissau national day?

Guinea-Bissau Independence Day falls on September 24. In Portugal too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Guinea-Bissau diaspora also lives in Senegal, the Gambia, and Cape Verde. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.