MLI · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
25.20 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
60.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,198,821 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.90 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 19.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 39.53 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 8.51 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 5.51 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 60.7 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 47.5 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 35.6 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 32.2 percent | 2025 |
Languages
French
Official
17.2%
Peuhl/Foulfoulbe/Fulani
Official
9.4%
Dogon
Official
7.2%
Maraka/Soninke
Official
6.4%
Other
Official
6.3%
Malinke
Official
5.6%
Sonrhai/Djerma
Official
5.6%
Minianka
Official
4.3%
Tamacheq
Official
3.5%
Senoufo
Official
2.6%
Bobo
Official
2.1%
Unspecified
Official
0.7%
Religions
Muslim
Major
93.9%
Christian
2.8%
None
2.5%
Animist
0.7%