Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) was 481.23 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Mali, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2021, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Mali stood at 481.23 millions. That is the highest value across all 20 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 us$ in Mali peaked at 481.23 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55.6 millions, in 1982.
That places Mali 84th out of 148 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 US$ (millions) in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 61.12 millions | — |
| 1980 | 55.97 millions | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 60.54 millions | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 55.6 millions | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 58.1 millions | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 89.95 millions | +54.8% |
| 1999 | 80.09 millions | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 142.99 millions | +78.5% |
| 2009 | 194.19 millions | +35.8% |
| 2010 | 102.78 millions | -47.1% |
| 2011 | 188.97 millions | +83.9% |
| 2012 | 172.92 millions | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 173 millions | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 228.46 millions | +32.1% |
| 2015 | 261.51 millions | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 197.14 millions | -24.6% |
| 2017 | 287.65 millions | +45.9% |
| 2019 | 329.33 millions | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 406.05 millions | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 481.23 millions | +18.5% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 481.23 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 197.49 millions, 2.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Mali's 481.23 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 196.2 millions, 2.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61.12 millions | 61.12 millions | 61.12 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 57.55 millions | 55.6 millions | 60.54 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 85.02 millions | 80.09 millions | 89.95 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 168.59 millions | 142.99 millions | 194.19 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 215.75 millions | 102.78 millions | 329.33 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 443.64 millions | 406.05 millions | 481.23 millions | 2 |
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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 us$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Mali was 481.23 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 481.23 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.6 millions in 1982.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Mali ranks 84th out of 148 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release