Population

Cape VerdevsMali
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Mali is higher
Nominal GDP
Mali is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Mali’s population is about 46.6× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 23,953,718.
Surface area
Mali’s surface area is about 308× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 1,236,160 km².
Population density
Cape Verde’s population density is 560% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 111 /km².
Nominal GDP
Mali’s nominal GDP is 883% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $24.07 billion.
GDP per capita
Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 374% higher than that of Mali, a difference of $4,098.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Praia
Bamako
Population
524,877
24,478,595
Surface area
4,030 km²
1,240,190 km²
Population density
130 /km²
19.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.73 billion · 2024
$26.79 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$5,192 · 2024
$1,095 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nationality
Verdean
Malian, Malinese
Phone code
+238
+223
Internet domain
.cv
.ml
ISO codes
CV / CPV
ML / MLI
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Africa/Bamako
Native name
Cabo Verde
Mali
| Measure | Cape Verde | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Praia | Bamako |
| Population | 524,877 | 24,478,595 |
| Surface area | 4,030 km² | 1,240,190 km² |
| Population density | 130 /km² | 19.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.73 billion · 2024 | $26.79 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,192 · 2024 | $1,095 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $ | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Verdean | Malian, Malinese |
| Phone code | +238 | +223 |
| Internet domain | .cv | .ml |
| ISO codes | CV / CPV | ML / MLI |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde | Africa/Bamako |
| Native name | Cabo Verde | Mali |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Cape Verde
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
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Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.
Full Mali profile →Cape Verde & Mali: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What is the population of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.
How big is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².
What is the population density of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.
What currency is used in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.
Where is Cape Verde located?
Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Cape Verde?
The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.
What are people from Cape Verde called?
People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.
What is the phone calling code for Cape Verde?
The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.
What is the internet domain for Cape Verde?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.
What time zone is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
What is Cape Verde known for?
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
What is the population of Mali?
Mali has a recorded population of approximately 24,478,595 people.
How big is Mali?
Mali covers an area of about 1,240,190 km².
What is the population density of Mali?
Mali has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mali?
Mali has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $26.79 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mali?
Mali has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,095.
What currency is used in Mali?
Mali uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Mali located?
Mali is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Mali called?
People from Mali are referred to as Malian, Malinese.
What is the phone calling code for Mali?
The international dialing code for Mali is +223.
What is the internet domain for Mali?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mali is .ml.
What time zone is Mali in?
Mali uses the Africa/Bamako time zone.
What is Mali known for?
Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.