GUINEA
GENERAL STATISTICS

Population:
7,538,953 (January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller tribes 10%
Religions:
Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, Indigenous beliefs 7%
Languages:
French (official), each tribe has its own language

ROMAN CATHOLIC WORKFORCE

Bishops: 4
Diocesan Priests: 63
Religious Priests: 19
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 16
Professed Religious women: 91
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): -
Lay Missionaries: 17
Catechists: 264

(As at 31 December, 1997)