What is the Population of Mali?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Mali has a population of approximately 22,395,489 people, making it the 60th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.28% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,240,192 km², the population density is roughly 18 people per km².
| Population | 22,395,489 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 60th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.28% |
| Area | 1,240,192 km² |
| Population density | 18 / km² |
| Demonym | Malian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 63rd |
Mali compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 2,381,741 |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 272,967 |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 245,857 |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 322,463 |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 1,030,700 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 196,722 |
Mali in context
- Mali covers 1,240,192 km², making it the 23rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal.
- Mali is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 22,395,489 people, Mali holds about 5.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mali is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Mali — FAQ
What is the population of Mali?
The population of Mali is approximately 22,395,489 (22.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Mali in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Mali at approximately 22,395,489 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Mali is the 60th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Mali?
Approximately 22,395,489 people live in Mali, making it the 60th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Mali rank by population?
Mali is the 60th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.28%.
What is the population density of Mali?
Mali has a population density of roughly 18 people per km², based on a land area of 1,240,192 km².
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