Mali Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Mali Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Mali population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Mali’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Mali country overview.

Chart of Mali Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Mali’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 7 million people in 1980 to 8.2 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 17.1% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.