Bamako's 2026 population is now estimated at 3,318,010. In 1950, the population of Bamako was 88,625. Bamako has grown by 137,670 in the last year, which represents a 4.33% 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.