Bamako's 2025 population is now estimated at 3,180,340. In 1950, the population of Bamako was 88,625. Bamako has grown by 129,770 in the last year, which represents a 4.25% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bamako, which typically includes Bamako's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.