Annual population growth in Mali
Mali: Annual population growth was 696,489 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
696,489
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
31st
of 236 countries
All-time high
696,489
in 2023
All-time low
68,111
in 1954
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Mali, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Mali is 696,489, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Mali peaked at 696,489 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 68,111, in 1954.
Mali ranks 31st of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 69,788 | — |
| 1952 | 69,664 | -0.2% |
| 1953 | 68,434 | -1.8% |
| 1954 | 68,111 | -0.5% |
| 1955 | 69,026 | +1.3% |
| 1956 | 70,047 | +1.5% |
| 1957 | 71,148 | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 70,335 | -1.1% |
| 1959 | 72,179 | +2.6% |
| 1960 | 76,904 | +6.5% |
| 1961 | 79,738 | +3.7% |
| 1962 | 81,633 | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 82,685 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 83,524 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 85,353 | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 86,726 | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 88,699 | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 92,079 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 94,711 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 98,778 | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 101,469 | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 105,785 | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 113,384 | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 118,321 | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 121,830 | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 123,714 | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 130,006 | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 138,669 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 145,618 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 155,250 | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 162,241 | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 167,433 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 174,204 | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 174,199 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | 166,062 | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 156,611 | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 149,895 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 152,834 | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 165,934 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 178,891 | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 184,059 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 190,655 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 201,246 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 212,249 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 218,333 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 221,906 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 239,225 | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 273,078 | +14.2% |
| 1999 | 307,843 | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 331,871 | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 352,871 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 375,889 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 396,900 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 417,464 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 436,233 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 451,495 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 467,633 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 483,010 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 494,750 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 509,665 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 523,853 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 487,985 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 502,580 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 560,648 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 572,755 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 598,276 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 621,718 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 629,015 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 626,374 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 645,432 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 674,800 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 684,004 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 696,489 | +1.8% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 696,489 is above the median for low income countries, which is 556,727, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 696,489 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 69,859 | 68,111 | 72,179 | 9 |
| 1960s | 85,205 | 76,904 | 94,711 | 10 |
| 1970s | 119,757 | 98,778 | 145,618 | 10 |
| 1980s | 162,466 | 149,895 | 174,204 | 10 |
| 1990s | 222,748 | 178,891 | 307,843 | 10 |
| 2000s | 420,812 | 331,871 | 494,750 | 10 |
| 2010s | 563,287 | 487,985 | 629,015 | 10 |
| 2020s | 675,181 | 645,432 | 696,489 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More population data for Mali
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.717 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5014 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.383 (2100)
- Population density 65.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.87 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Mali?
- Annual population growth in Mali was 696,489 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 696,489 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 68,111 in 1954.
- How does Mali rank for annual population growth?
- Mali ranks 31st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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