MLI · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,095 USD (PPP: 3,315 intl$) · Total GDP: 26.8 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Mali is 86 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 26.79 billion USD 1,095 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 1,030 USD
GDP (PPP) 3,315 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1967 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 26.79 1,095
2023 24.81 1,044
2022 22.54 977
2021 23.00 1,027
2020 20.70 953
2019 20.48 972
2018 20.37 996
2017 18.31 924
2016 16.74 872
2015 15.58 838
2014 17.08 948
2013 15.75 902
2012 14.80 873
2011 15.45 938
2010 12.71 797
2009 12.16 787
2008 11.46 767
2007 9.70 671
2006 8.21 587
2005 7.43 549
2004 6.49 495
2003 5.61 442
2002 4.65 378
2001 4.12 346
2000 3.52 305
1999 4.09 364
1998 3.89 357
1997 3.41 321
1996 3.74 360
1995 3.37 331
1994 2.66 266
1993 3.63 372
1992 3.68 385
1991 3.58 382
1990 3.25 354
1989 2.82 314
1988 2.71 307
1987 2.44 281
1986 2.13 250
1985 1.59 190
1984 1.39 169
1983 1.50 186
1982 1.68 214
1981 2.23 290
1980 2.70 359
1979 1.60 216
1978 1.22 169
1977 1.05 148
1976 0.94 135
1975 0.83 121
1974 0.54 80
1973 0.56 85
1972 0.49 75
1971 0.40 62
1970 0.36 57
1969 0.34 55
1968 0.34 57
1967 0.28 46

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Mali play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Mali Per Capita
Imports 7.32 billion USD (27.3% of GDP)
Exports 6.05 billion USD (22.6% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Mali

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 2.8%
2024 2.9%
2023 2.9%
2022 2.4%
2021 4.0%
2020 3.5%
2019 3.3%
2018 1.6%
2017 1.5%
2016 1.4%
2015 1.4%
2014 1.5%
2013 1.5%
2012 1.5%
2011 1.4%
2010 1.4%
2009 1.4%
2008 1.4%
2007 1.4%
2006 1.4%
2005 1.4%
2004 1.4%
2003 1.3%
2002 1.4%
2001 1.3%
2000 1.4%
1999 1.4%
1998 1.3%
1997 1.4%
1996 1.4%
1995 1.5%
1994 1.5%
1993 1.4%
1992 1.5%
1991 1.4%

Inflation rates in percentages 1989 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 3.2%
2023 2.1%
2022 9.6%
2021 3.9%
2020 0.4%
2019 -1.7%
2018 0.3%
2017 1.8%
2016 -1.8%
2015 1.5%
2014 0.9%
2013 -0.6%
2012 5.3%
2011 3.0%
2010 1.1%
2009 2.5%
2008 9.2%
2007 1.4%
2006 1.5%
2005 6.4%
2004 -3.1%
2003 -1.3%
2002 5.0%
2001 5.2%
2000 -0.7%
1999 -1.2%
1998 4.0%
1997 -0.4%
1996 6.8%
1995 13.4%
1994 23.2%
1993 -0.3%
1992 -6.2%
1991 1.8%
1990 0.6%
1989 -0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Mali in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Mali is 1,095 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 3,315 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Mali?

The main economic sectors in Mali include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Mali in 2024?

The inflation rate in Mali is 3.2% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Mali including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Mali's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Mali's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026