Rank #118 by World Population
🇲🇱Mali
Mali has a population of 23,769,127, ranking #118 in the world. The capital is Bamako. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
23,769,127
Population
#118
World Rank
60.4
Life Expectancy
$1,044
GDP Per Capita
Mali, #118 by world population
Mali Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Mali had a population of 5,402,550 in 1960 and 24,478,595 in 2024, a 4.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 24,478,595 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.39%.
24,478,595
Population (2024)
5,402,550
Population (1960)
24,478,595
Peak (2024)
2.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,402,550 |
| 1961 | 5,482,283 |
| 1962 | 5,563,917 |
| 1963 | 5,646,605 |
| 1964 | 5,730,125 |
| 1965 | 5,815,487 |
| 1966 | 5,902,204 |
| 1967 | 5,990,906 |
| 1968 | 6,082,979 |
| 1969 | 6,177,704 |
| 1970 | 6,276,472 |
| 1971 | 6,377,944 |
| 1972 | 6,483,726 |
| 1973 | 6,597,106 |
| 1974 | 6,715,436 |
| 1975 | 6,837,261 |
| 1976 | 6,960,979 |
| 1977 | 7,090,979 |
| 1978 | 7,229,651 |
| 1979 | 7,375,266 |
| 1980 | 7,530,515 |
| 1981 | 7,692,766 |
| 1982 | 7,860,194 |
| 1983 | 8,034,400 |
| 1984 | 8,208,599 |
| 1985 | 8,374,663 |
| 1986 | 8,531,277 |
| 1987 | 8,681,164 |
| 1988 | 8,833,996 |
| 1989 | 8,999,938 |
| 1990 | 9,178,830 |
| 1991 | 9,362,888 |
| 1992 | 9,553,540 |
| 1993 | 9,754,786 |
| 1994 | 9,967,031 |
| 1995 | 10,185,365 |
| 1996 | 10,407,278 |
| 1997 | 10,646,495 |
| 1998 | 10,919,573 |
| 1999 | 11,227,415 |
| 2000 | 11,559,290 |
| 2001 | 11,912,158 |
| 2002 | 12,288,050 |
| 2003 | 12,684,955 |
| 2004 | 13,102,409 |
| 2005 | 13,538,647 |
| 2006 | 13,990,139 |
| 2007 | 14,457,775 |
| 2008 | 14,940,782 |
| 2009 | 15,435,539 |
| 2010 | 15,945,198 |
| 2011 | 16,469,049 |
| 2012 | 16,957,033 |
| 2013 | 17,459,615 |
| 2014 | 18,020,267 |
| 2015 | 18,593,022 |
| 2016 | 19,191,289 |
| 2017 | 19,813,011 |
| 2018 | 20,442,030 |
| 2019 | 21,068,405 |
| 2020 | 21,713,836 |
| 2021 | 22,388,630 |
| 2022 | 23,072,640 |
| 2023 | 23,769,127 |
| 2024 | 24,478,595 |
Demographics
| Population | 23,769,127 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.97% |
| Urban Population | 31.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 5.61 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 60.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 49.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,044
GDP Per Capita
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
57.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.19
Physicians per 1,000
4.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
49.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
54.5%
Electricity Access
35.2%
Internet Users
109
Mobile Subs per 100
19.5
People per km2
-39,953
Net Migration
Environment
10.9%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mali in global context
Mali is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mali has a population of 23,769,127, ranking #118 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.97%.
Life expectancy in Mali is 60.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 49.3 per 1,000 live births.
Mali's GDP per capita is $1,044. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
31.0% of Mali's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 19.5 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Mali is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.