Mali

Republic of Mali

"A landlocked West African country known for its ancient empires, desert landscapes, and music traditions."

Western Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Unitary Transitional Military‑Civil State

Capital City

Bamako

12.65°, -0.80°

Official Languages

French

Population

23.77M

Total Area

1.24M km²

Population Density

19.17 people per km²

Currency

West African CFA franc

Fr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#57
23,769,127

Total Population+3%

2023
#186
60.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#60
46.2%

Urban Population

2023
#6
5.61

Fertility Rate

2023
#159
35.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#119
$20.7B

GDP+4.7%

2023
#177
$869.3

GDP per Capita

2023
#93
3.2%

Inflation

2024
#42
3.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#88
35.7

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Mali

What is the capital of Mali?

Mali's capital city is Bamako.

What is the population of Mali?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Mali is approximately 23.77M people. This makes it the 57th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Mali?

Mali spans a total area of approximately 1,240,192 square kilometers (478,840.61 square miles).

Which continent is Mali in?

Mali is located in Africa, specifically within the Western Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Mali?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Mali is approximately $20.66B USD. This ranks Mali as the 119th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.