Mali
Mali is home to 25.2m people (2025) and has an economy of $30.1bn (2025), the 6th largest in Africa. Output per person of $1,193 is below the regional median of $2,056. The economy grew 5.6% in 2025, and the IMF expects 5.5% in 2026. Inflation was 3.3% in 2025, close to the regional median of 3.5%. 49.5% of people have electricity (2024).
Where Mali stands out
- UnemploymentHigh unemployment means available labour but also weak demand and social pressure.2nd lowest of 16 in Africa. Select for the data card.2nd lowest of 16 in Africa
- Urban population growthFast urban growth drives demand for housing, power, water, transport and consumer goods, and signals where infrastructure is falling behind.3rd highest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.3rd highest of 17 in Africa
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing, value added (US$)The size of the farm economy in money terms, for sizing agribusiness, input and agri-finance markets.4th highest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.4th highest of 17 in Africa
What to watch
- Nurses and midwives per 1,000 peopleNurses run most primary care in the region, so their number sets how far clinics can reach.Lowest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 17 in Africa
- Political stabilityInstability can disrupt operations, supply chains and staff safety, and raises insurance costs.Lowest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 17 in Africa
- Clean elections indexContested or flawed elections raise the risk of unrest, legal challenges and sanctions around polling periods.Lowest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 17 in Africa
Mali scores best on growth and weakest on governance
Scores from 0 to 100 by rank within Africa, against the Africa median. 100 means best in the region on that pillar.
The IMF expects Mali to grow 5.5% in 2026
Real GDP growth, per cent a year. Open bars are IMF forecasts.
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Farming employs 63% of workers but produces 33% of output
Share of jobs in each broad sector against its share of GDP, latest year. A sector with far more jobs than output has low productivity and room to grow.
Key figures
The bar under each figure places it among the 54 countries of Africa, lowest on the left. Hover for context; select for the data card.Infrastructure in Mali
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How Mali generates electricity
Share of electricity generation by source, latest year.
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Trends against Africa
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