Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 1.13 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Mali, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Mali recorded 1.13 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in 2021.
The figure is 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 us$ in Mali peaked at 6.65 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1986.
That places Mali 125th out of 156 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 US$ in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.2988 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0.2584 millions | -13.5% |
| 1981 | 0.2477 millions | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 0.2814 millions | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 1.93 millions | — |
| 1999 | 1.72 millions | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 5.13 millions | +199.0% |
| 2009 | 4.14 millions | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8408 millions | -79.7% |
| 2011 | 1.45 millions | +72.3% |
| 2012 | 1.55 millions | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 1.39 millions | -9.9% |
| 2014 | 1.24 millions | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 1.83 millions | +48.3% |
| 2016 | 1.6 millions | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 2.27 millions | +41.9% |
| 2018 | 1.7 millions | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 6.65 millions | +291.8% |
| 2020 | 1.58 millions | -76.3% |
| 2021 | 1.13 millions | -28.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2988 millions | 0.2988 millions | 0.2988 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.1969 millions | 0 millions | 0.2814 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 1.82 millions | 1.72 millions | 1.93 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.63 millions | 4.14 millions | 5.13 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.05 millions | 0.8408 millions | 6.65 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.35 millions | 1.13 millions | 1.58 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 122 Mauritania 2.71 millions compare
- 123 Comoros 1.94 millions compare
- 124 Barbados 1.27 millions compare
- 126 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.8645 millions compare
- 127 Fiji 0.7391 millions compare
- 128 Central African Republic 0.7374 millions compare
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 us$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Mali was 1.13 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 6.65 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1986.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Mali ranks 125th out of 156 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release