Population
As of 2005 the population of Malakal was estimated at about 129,620. The 2008 Sudanese census, which was boycotted by the South Sudanese government, recorded a population of about 126,500. However, those results are disputed by the authorities in Juba. In 2010, it was estimated that the population of Malakal had grown to about 139,450. Below is a table depicting the estimated population of the city from 1983 until 2010 from all sources:
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 33,750 |
| 1993 | 72,000 |
| 2005 | 129,620 |
| 2008 | 126,500 |
| 2010 | 139,450 |
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