Mali Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Mali Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Mali population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. Mali’s official name is the Republic of Mali. The country is located in the northwest of Africa. Additionally, it borders west of Niger, southwest of Algeria, north of Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. Eventually, Mali declared independence on September 22, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Mali from 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade during Mali’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Mali country overview.

Chart of Mali Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Mali’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 5.2 million people in 1960 to 5.8 million people in 1969. As a result, the population grew by 11.5% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Mali is approximately 59.3 years (2019). Lastly, around 44% of Mali’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Mali has increased from 28.1 years in 1960 to 59.3 years in 2019. To conclude, Mali maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Mali’s population growth in the 1970s.