Netherlands vs Mali: Population Comparison 2026
Netherlands
MaliMali has 7,483,499 more people than the Netherlands (1.4× as many): 25.9 million vs 18.4 million in 2026. Median age is 41.5 in the Netherlands and 15.9 in Mali; fertility is 1.44 vs 5.33 children per woman.
Netherlands
2026- Median age
- 41.5
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.44
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.9%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.56%)
Mali
2026- Median age
- 15.9
- Fertility (TFR)
- 5.33
- Working age (15–64)
- 52.2%
- Trend
- Growing (+2.91%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Netherlands
18.4M
Mali
25.9M
Youth (0-14)
Netherlands
14.9%
Mali
45.4%
Elderly (65+)
Netherlands
21.3%
Mali
2.3%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Netherlands and Mali for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Netherlands has more males
Green = Mali has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Netherlands has more females
Orange = Mali has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Mali has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Netherlands | Mali | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 18,448,776 | 25,932,275 | Mali has 7.5 million more (1.4×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.6% (Growing) | +2.9% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.5 | 15.9 | Netherlands older by 25.6 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.44 — 0.66 below replacement | 5.33 — 3.23 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.46 | 4.96 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.5 | 38.8 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 19.0 million (+2.8%) | 46.2 million (+78.0%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2041 | Peaks 2100 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Netherlands (M / F) | Mali (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 459K / 438K | 2239K / 2196K | Mali has 394.3% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 468K / 447K | 1960K / 1919K | Mali has 323.8% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 476K / 454K | 1754K / 1715K | Mali has 273.1% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 514K / 492K | 1505K / 1469K | Mali has 195.4% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 593K / 573K | 1218K / 1188K | Mali has 106.3% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 640K / 626K | 950K / 924K | Mali has 48.1% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 633K / 617K | 763K / 743K | Mali has 20.6% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 616K / 602K | 650K / 632K | Mali has 5.2% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 564K / 557K | 559K / 542K | Netherlands has 1.9% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 534K / 536K | 455K / 444K | Netherlands has 18.9% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 559K / 567K | 339K / 333K | Netherlands has 67.5% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 646K / 646K | 239K / 242K | Netherlands has 168.8% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 631K / 637K | 169K / 178K | Netherlands has 266.0% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 555K / 569K | 121K / 134K | Netherlands has 340.5% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 463K / 488K | 83K / 97K | Netherlands has 429.7% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 403K / 447K | 48K / 60K | Netherlands has 691.6% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 246K / 303K | 21K / 29K | Netherlands has 993.0% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 121K / 181K | 6K / 8K | Netherlands has 2068.8% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 40K / 79K | 1K / 1K | Netherlands has 6185.1% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 7K / 20K | 0K / 0K | Netherlands has 29737.8% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 1K / 2K | 0K / 0K | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Netherlands or Mali?
Mali has more: 25.9 million vs 18.4 million in 2026 — 1.4× as many, 7.5 million more people.
Which country is older?
The Netherlands, with a median age of 41.5 vs 15.9 in Mali (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Mali, at 5.33 children per woman vs 1.44 in the Netherlands. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will Netherlands and Mali compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects the Netherlands at 19.0 million (+2.8% from 2026) and Mali at 46.2 million (+78.0%).
Are Netherlands and Mali growing or shrinking?
The Netherlands is growing (+0.6% in 2026); Mali is growing (+2.9%).
