🇲🇱 Mali

Mali diaspora in France

People from Mali in France meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Mali live in France?

According to the United Nations, 120,000 people from Mali live in France.

Therefore France ranks number 5 among the destinations of the Mali diaspora.

In total, 1,290,000 people from Mali live abroad, and about 9% of them live in France.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Mali in France

On Compatri, people from Mali already meet in Paris.

Each community brings together members of the same city, so you meet neighbours rather than a crowd.

In total, 2 members take part.

Joining the Mali community in France

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Mali Independence Day in France

Every September 22, the national day brings the Mali diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Mali national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Mali live in France?

According to the UN, about 120,000 people from Mali live in France. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Mali live in in France?

On Compatri, you will find them in Paris, for example. Each city has its own community, members and meetups.

How can I meet people from Mali in France?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in France?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia, and Italy.

When is the Mali national day?

Mali Independence Day falls on September 22. In France too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Mali diaspora also lives in Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Niger. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.