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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Mali’s population is about 11.1× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 22,277,243.
Mali’s surface area is about 34.3× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 1,204,060 km².
Guinea-Bissau’s population density is 209% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 41.2 /km².
Mali’s nominal GDP is about 12.1× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $24.58 billion.
Mali’s GDP per capita is 8.6% higher than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $87.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bissau
Bamako
2,201,352
24,478,595
36,130 km²
1,240,190 km²
60.9 /km²
19.7 /km²
$2.22 billion · 2024
$26.79 billion · 2024
$1,008 · 2024
$1,095 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Bissau-Guinean
Malian, Malinese
+245
+223
.gw
.ml
GW / GNB
ML / MLI
Africa/Bissau
Africa/Bamako
Guiné-Bissau
Mali
| Measure | Guinea-Bissau | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bissau | Bamako |
| Population | 2,201,352 | 24,478,595 |
| Surface area | 36,130 km² | 1,240,190 km² |
| Population density | 60.9 /km² | 19.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.22 billion · 2024 | $26.79 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,008 · 2024 | $1,095 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Bissau-Guinean | Malian, Malinese |
| Phone code | +245 | +223 |
| Internet domain | .gw | .ml |
| ISO codes | GW / GNB | ML / MLI |
| Time zone | Africa/Bissau | Africa/Bamako |
| Native name | Guiné-Bissau | Mali |
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Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.
Full Guinea-Bissau profile →Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.
Full Mali profile →The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau has a recorded population of approximately 2,201,352 people.
Guinea-Bissau covers an area of about 36,130 km².
Guinea-Bissau has a population density of roughly 60.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Guinea-Bissau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.22 billion as of 2024.
Guinea-Bissau has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,008.
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Guinea-Bissau is Guiné-Bissau.
People from Guinea-Bissau are referred to as Bissau-Guinean.
The international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea-Bissau is .gw.
Guinea-Bissau uses the Africa/Bissau time zone.
Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
Mali has a recorded population of approximately 24,478,595 people.
Mali covers an area of about 1,240,190 km².
Mali has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Mali has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $26.79 billion as of 2024.
Mali has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,095.
Mali uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Mali is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Mali are referred to as Malian, Malinese.
The international dialing code for Mali is +223.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mali is .ml.
Mali uses the Africa/Bamako time zone.
Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.