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.