Mali vs Senegal: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Mali
49.9%
in 2022
Senegal
50.3%
in 2023
Mali rank
97th
Senegal rank
96th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Mali
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 50.3% against 49.9% in Mali, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Senegal ahead.
Mali ranks 97th and Senegal ranks 96th of 99 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Mali averaged higher in 1 and Senegal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.7% | 46.0% | 9.3% | Senegal |
| 2020s | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% | Mali |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Mali or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 50.3% against 49.9% in Mali as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Mali and Senegal?
- 0.4%, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Senegal?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
- How do Mali and Senegal rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Mali ranks 97th and Senegal ranks 96th of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population 25+ years, urban, female (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release