Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Mali

Mali: Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education was 2.2% in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
2.2%
Change on year
up 78.2%
World rank
123rd
of 128 countries
All-time high
2.6%
in 2015
All-time low
0.1%
in 1976
Years of data
10
1976–2022

Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Mali, 1976–2022

01231976199920221976: 0.054 %2009: 0.697 %2014: 0.666 %2015: 2.6 %2016: 0.893 %2017: 0.919 %2018: 1.3 %2019: 2.1 %2020: 1.2 %2022: 2.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2022, educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Mali stood at 2.2%.

The figure is up 78.2% on the previous year and up 227.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Mali peaked at 2.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1976.

That places Mali 123rd out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 1
2000s 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 1
2010s 1.4% 0.7% 2.6% 6
2020s 1.7% 1.2% 2.2% 2

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 120 Senegal 3.4% compare
  2. 121 Togo 3.2% compare
  3. 122 Benin 2.6% compare
  4. 124 Burundi 2.0% compare
  5. 125 Mozambique, Republic of 2.0% compare
  6. 126 Burkina Faso 1.8% compare

See the full ranking of 128 places β†’

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All data for Mali β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Mali?
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Mali was 2.2% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 2015.
What is the lowest educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1976.
How does Mali rank for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education?
Mali ranks 123rd out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
Is educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 227.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
128 places, 2,110 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release