Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ was 3.45 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Mali, 1986–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali is 3.45 millions, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 28.5% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali peaked at 20.35 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1986.
That places Mali 118th out of 146 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1998 | 3.77 millions | — |
| 1999 | 4.03 millions | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 15.7 millions | +289.9% |
| 2009 | 12.65 millions | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 2.57 millions | -79.7% |
| 2011 | 4.43 millions | +72.3% |
| 2012 | 4.74 millions | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 4.26 millions | -9.9% |
| 2014 | 3.78 millions | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 5.61 millions | +48.3% |
| 2016 | 4.88 millions | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 6.93 millions | +41.9% |
| 2018 | 5.19 millions | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 20.35 millions | +291.8% |
| 2020 | 4.83 millions | -76.3% |
| 2021 | 3.45 millions | -28.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.9 millions | 3.77 millions | 4.03 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.18 millions | 12.65 millions | 15.7 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.27 millions | 2.57 millions | 20.35 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.14 millions | 3.45 millions | 4.83 millions | 2 |
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More education data for Mali
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 59,920 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 72.8 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 72.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali was 3.45 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 20.35 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1986.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Mali ranks 118th out of 146 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release