Mandalay's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,594,300. In 1950, the population of Mandalay was 167,493. Mandalay has grown by 31,280 in the last year, which represents a 2% 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.