What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako
Bamako is the capital city and seat of government of Mali, a country in Western Africa. Mali uses the ISO codes ML and MLI, and its international dialling code is +223. The currency in use is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
For the full profile of Mali, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Mali country page. The country has an estimated population of 25,198,821 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Mali
- Capital: Bamako
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Calling code: +223
- Flag emoji: 🇲🇱
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
Is Bamako the largest city in Mali?
Bamako is the capital of Mali and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Bamako?
Bamako, like the rest of Mali, uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.