Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 842.61 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
842.61 millions
Change on year
up 22.0%
World rank
112th
of 181 countries
All-time high
842.61 millions
in 2021
All-time low
43.52 millions
in 1978
Years of data
27
1978–2021
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Mali, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Mali is 842.61 millions, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 22.0% on the previous year and up 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Mali peaked at 842.61 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 43.52 millions, in 1978.
Mali ranks 112th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 43.52 millions | — |
| 1980 | 61.07 millions | +40.3% |
| 1981 | 53.06 millions | -13.1% |
| 1982 | 43.73 millions | -17.6% |
| 1986 | 45.11 millions | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 77.38 millions | +71.5% |
| 1999 | 76.79 millions | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 88 millions | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 92.2 millions | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 113.19 millions | +22.8% |
| 2003 | 179.4 millions | +58.5% |
| 2004 | 210.49 millions | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 220.05 millions | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 334.86 millions | +52.2% |
| 2009 | 395.88 millions | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 357.43 millions | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 487.87 millions | +36.5% |
| 2012 | 432.92 millions | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 434.98 millions | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 524.06 millions | +20.5% |
| 2015 | 498.18 millions | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 434.07 millions | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 582.33 millions | +34.2% |
| 2018 | 607.41 millions | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 614.32 millions | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 690.66 millions | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 842.61 millions | +22.0% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 842.61 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 2.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mali's 842.61 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 1.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43.52 millions | 43.52 millions | 43.52 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 50.74 millions | 43.73 millions | 61.07 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 77.08 millions | 76.79 millions | 77.38 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 204.26 millions | 88 millions | 395.88 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 497.36 millions | 357.43 millions | 614.32 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 766.63 millions | 690.66 millions | 842.61 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 109 Malta 906.66 millions compare
- 110 Dominican Republic 899.88 millions compare
- 111 Burkina Faso 872.14 millions compare
- 113 Bahrain 824.6 millions compare
- 114 Trinidad and Tobago 824.22 millions compare
- 115 Mauritania 819.36 millions compare
More education data for Mali
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 62.8 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 65.99 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 80,395 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 512,692 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 82,198 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,509 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.97 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.42 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Mali was 842.61 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 842.61 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.52 millions in 1978.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Mali ranks 112th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. 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 Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release