Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 1,472 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Mali, 1998–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Mali recorded 1,472 millions for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in 2021. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.5% on the previous year and up 154.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali peaked at 1,472 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 175.58 millions, in 1998.
Mali ranks 74th of 136 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 primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 175.58 millions | — |
| 1999 | 187.83 millions | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 437.35 millions | +132.8% |
| 2009 | 593.96 millions | +35.8% |
| 2010 | 314.38 millions | -47.1% |
| 2011 | 578 millions | +83.9% |
| 2012 | 528.91 millions | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 529.14 millions | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 698.79 millions | +32.1% |
| 2015 | 799.88 millions | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 602.99 millions | -24.6% |
| 2017 | 879.85 millions | +45.9% |
| 2019 | 1,007 millions | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 1,242 millions | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 1,472 millions | +18.5% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 1,472 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 638.95 millions, 2.3× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Mali's 1,472 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 588.24 millions, 2.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 181.71 millions | 175.58 millions | 187.83 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 515.65 millions | 437.35 millions | 593.96 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 659.92 millions | 314.38 millions | 1,007 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,357 millions | 1,242 millions | 1,472 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mali
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 primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Mali was 1,472 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 1,472 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 175.58 millions in 1998.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Mali ranks 74th out of 136 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.7%. 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 primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release