Which has higher population, Mali or Netherlands?

Mali, at 16,232 against 15,988 in Netherlands as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Netherlands?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Mali vs Netherlands: Population

Mali

16,232

in 2030

Netherlands

15,988

in 2030

Mali rank

62nd

Netherlands rank

63rd

Population over time

Mali
Netherlands

How they compare

Mali currently reports 16,232 against 15,988 in Netherlands, a difference of 244.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.

Mali ranks 62nd and Netherlands ranks 63rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Mali averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Mali	Netherlands	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,367	12,629	7,262	Netherlands
2000s	7,155	13,388	6,233	Netherlands
2010s	9,616	14,251	4,634	Netherlands
2020s	13,482	15,476	1,993	Netherlands
2030s	16,232	15,988	244	Mali

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Mali or Netherlands?: Mali, at 16,232 against 15,988 in Netherlands as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Mali and Netherlands?: 244, with Mali ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Netherlands?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Mali and Netherlands rank globally for population?: Mali ranks 62nd and Netherlands ranks 63rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.