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Mali
23,742,124
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Burkina Faso
24,580,716
Population nowAs of 2026, Mali has a population of about 23,742,124 while Burkina Faso has about 24,580,716 — a difference of 838,592 people. Burkina Faso is growing faster (2.7% per year).
| Mali | Metric | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7% | Growth rate / yr | 2.7% |
| 36.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 36.0 |
| 9.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 9.0 |
| 19.1 | Density / km² | 89.7 |
| 50.2% | Male % | 50.2% |
| 55.0% | Literacy % | 55.0% |
| 8.0% | Smoking % | 8.0% |
| 46.7 | Life expectancy | 46.7 |