Mandalay's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,625,870. In 1950, the population of Mandalay was 167,493. Mandalay has grown by 31,570 in the last year, which represents a 1.98% 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 Mandalay, which typically includes Mandalay's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.