Moving to Mali from Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guinea to Mali? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea to Mali.

Living there in 2020
41,960 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Guinea live in Mali · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mali?

Top countries of origin for Mali's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
ML
20.2

Mali performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GN
94.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
ML
0.3t

Mali performs significantly better than Guinea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GN
0.0
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
ML
8.0%

Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Mali leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
ML
$2,500

Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
ML
60.6

Guinea generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Bamako
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Conakry Bamako
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea and Mali. To live, work, or study long-term in Mali, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mali's immigration authority.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Guinea passport holders can enter Mali without a visa.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Guinea without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mali?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mali: 0.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mali offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mali safe for expats?

Mali performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Guinea?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

What's the weather like in Mali compared to Guinea?

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

Both Guinea and Mali share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

GN ML
Population 13,237,832 20,741,769
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +223
Time zones 1 1