Bamako: population and official figures
What is the population of Bamako?
Bamako, the capital of Mali, had 1,810,366 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 1 April 2009, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Bamako rank among cities in Mali?
Of the 6 cities the UN table lists for Mali (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Bamako?
Women and girls made up 49.9% of residents (902,723 female, 907,643 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyNotes from the UN table: Data refer to District de Bamako.
Who runs Bamako?
In Mali, cities and towns are run by communes: Communal council elected by proportional representation (last in 2016); head of the leading list becomes mayor. Sub-prefects for arrondissements are appointed. Basic services: primary schools, health centres, water, markets, land management.
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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