Resident Population

Sikasso is the top region by population in Mali. As of 2009, population in Sikasso was 2.64 million persons that accounts for 18.19% of Mali's population. The top 5 regions (others are Koulikoro, Ségou, Mopti, and Kayes) account for 78.70% of it. Mali's total population was estimated at 14.5 million persons in 2009.