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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 1.66× the other value.

Surface area

Mali is higher

Mali records 1,240,190 km², about 5.04× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Mali is higher

Mali records $26.79 billion, about 1.07× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇳 Guinea14,754,785
🇲🇱 Mali24,478,595

Mali’s population is 66% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 9,723,810.

Surface area

🇬🇳 Guinea245,860 km²
🇲🇱 Mali1,240,190 km²

Mali’s surface area is 404% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 994,330 km².

Population density

🇬🇳 Guinea60 /km²
🇲🇱 Mali19.7 /km²

Guinea’s population density is 204% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 40.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇳 Guinea$25.01 billion · 2024
🇲🇱 Mali$26.79 billion · 2024

Mali’s nominal GDP is 7.1% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of $1.79 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇳 Guinea$1,695 · 2024
🇲🇱 Mali$1,095 · 2024

Guinea’s GDP per capita is 55% higher than that of Mali, a difference of $600.

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

Conakry

Bamako

Population

14,754,785

24,478,595

Surface area

245,860 km²

1,240,190 km²

Population density

60 /km²

19.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$25.01 billion · 2024

$26.79 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$1,695 · 2024

$1,095 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Guinean franc · GNF · FG

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Nationality

Guinean

Malian, Malinese

Phone code

+224

+223

Internet domain

.gn

.ml

ISO codes

GN / GIN

ML / MLI

Time zone

Africa/Conakry

Africa/Bamako

Native name

Guinée

Mali

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About Guinea

Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.

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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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Guinea & Mali: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guinea?

The capital of Guinea is Conakry.

What is the population of Guinea?

Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.

How big is Guinea?

Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².

What is the population density of Guinea?

Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guinea?

Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guinea?

Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.

What currency is used in Guinea?

Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.

Where is Guinea located?

Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Guinea?

The native name of Guinea is Guinée.

What are people from Guinea called?

People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.

What is the phone calling code for Guinea?

The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.

What is the internet domain for Guinea?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.

What time zone is Guinea in?

Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.

What is Guinea known for?

Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.

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.