Mali
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Bamako
25,198,821
1,240,192 km²
West African CFA franc
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Mali is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Bamako, and it has a population of 25,198,821 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers (approximately 478,841 square miles). Its currency is West African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 20 people per square kilometer. Mali shares land borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal.
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Africa/Bamako
Mali at a glance
Africa
20 / km²
1,240,192 km²
Approximately 478,841 mi² (square miles)
Bamako
Economy of Mali
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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How this country has changed over time
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Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering Mali
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Guinea
Ivory Coast
Mauritania
Niger
Senegal
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Frequently asked questions about Mali
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
What is the population of Mali?
Mali has 25,198,821 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Mali in square kilometers and square miles?
Mali has a total area of 1,240,192 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 478,841 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Mali?
The currency of Mali is West African CFA franc.
