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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Mali is higher

Mali records 24,478,595, about 46.6× the other value.

Surface area

Mali is higher

Mali records 1,240,190 km², about 307.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Mali is higher

Mali records $26.79 billion, about 9.83× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
🇲🇱 Mali24,478,595

Mali’s population is about 46.6× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 23,953,718.

Surface area

🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
🇲🇱 Mali1,240,190 km²

Mali’s surface area is about 308× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 1,236,160 km².

Population density

🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
🇲🇱 Mali19.7 /km²

Cape Verde’s population density is 560% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 111 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
🇲🇱 Mali$26.79 billion · 2024

Mali’s nominal GDP is 883% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $24.07 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
🇲🇱 Mali$1,095 · 2024

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

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About 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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About Mali

Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.

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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.