Categories in Bamako
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bamako
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,004 | — |
| Education | 986 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 898 | — |
| Restaurants | 659 | — |
| Corporate management | 563 | — |
| Electronics stores | 461 | 16 years |
| Mosques | 358 | — |
| Clothing stores | 324 | — |
| Gas station | 304 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 298 | — |
| Public administration | 292 | — |
| Other accommodation | 273 | — |
Bamako Facts
| Area | 246.8 km² |
| Population | 2,609,574 |
| Male Population | 1,309,616 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,299,958 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +468.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +120.2% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 20.1, Female: 18.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,670 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Commune IV, Bamako Koura, Bako Djikoroni, Daoudabougou, Badalabougou |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.65000, -8.00000 |
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Bamako Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 459,351 | 774,343 | 1,185,228 | 2,373,260 | 2,609,574 | 3,152,948 | 3,861,460 |
| Population Density | 1,861.1 / km² | 3,137.4 / km² | 4,802.1 / km² | 9,615.6 / km² | 10,573.1 / km² | 12,774.7 / km² | 15,645.3 / km² |
Bamako Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 120.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | +468.1% | +237% | +120.2% |
| Bamako | — | — | — |
| Mali | — | — | — |
Bamako Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 19 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Bamako | 19 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Mali | 16.1 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
Bamako Population Density
Population Density: 10,573 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 2.6 million | 246.8 km² | 10,573 / km² |
| Bamako | 2.4 million | 244.9 km² | 9,689 / km² |
| Mali | 17.7 million | 1,252,394 km² | 14.1 / km² |
Bamako Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bamako
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bamako
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bamako
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bamako
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bamako Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,045 | $3,248 | $3,712 | $4,021 | $4,703 | $4,712 | $4,690 | $4,670 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.7B | $3.7B | $5.1B | $7.4B | $8.6B | $10.4B | $11.2B |
Bamako CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 377,524 tn | 0.14 tn | 1,529.6 tons/km² |
| Bamako | 343,337 tn | 0.14 tn | 1,401.7 tons/km² |
| Mali | 2,464,946 tn | 0.14 tn | 2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 377,524 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,529.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Bamako
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali, with a population of 1.8 million (2009 census, provisional). In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is located on the Niger River, near the..
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