Population:
1,234,555 (January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Balanta 30%, Fula 20%, Manjaca 14%, Mandinga 13%, Papel 7%, European and mulatto less than 1% 
Religions:
Indigenous beliefs 50%, Muslim 45%, Christian 5%
Languages:
Portuguese (official), Crioulo

Bishops: 1
Diocesan Priests: 11
Religious Priests: 54
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 15
Professed Religious women: 132
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): -
Lay Missionaries: 9
Catechists: 525