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

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

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Burkina Faso vs Mali: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Burkina Faso

16,608

in 2030

Mali

16,232

in 2030

Burkina Faso rank

61st

Mali rank

62nd

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Burkina Faso
Mali

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 16,608 against 16,232 in Mali, a difference of 376.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Mali ranks 62nd of 188 countries.

Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Mali	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,444	5,367	76.68	Burkina Faso
2000s	7,468	7,155	312.87	Burkina Faso
2010s	10,137	9,616	520.69	Burkina Faso
2020s	13,987	13,482	504.65	Burkina Faso
2030s	16,608	16,232	376.6	Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Burkina Faso or Mali?: Burkina Faso, at 16,608 against 16,232 in Mali as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Burkina Faso and Mali?: 376, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Mali?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and Mali rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Mali ranks 62nd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.