People of Mali
Population
11,995,402
Age Distribution
0-14 yeras
2,921,914 (Male), 2,853,976 (Females)
15-64 years
2,891,494 (Male), 2,959,142 (Females)
65 years and over
149,301 (Male), 219,575 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
3%
Ethnic Groups
Mande 50% (Bambara, Malinke, Soninke), Peul 17%, Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%, Tuareg and Moor 10%, other 5%
Religions
Muslim 90%, Christian 1%, indigenous beliefs 9%
Languages
French (official), Bambara 80%, numerous African languages
Life Expectancy
Total
49.51
Among Males
47.60
Among Females
51.46
Nationality
Noun
Malian(s)
Adjective
Malian
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over and can read and write
Total
46%
Among Males
54%
Among Females
40%
