Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 125.24 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
125.24 millions
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
107th
of 159 countries
All-time high
132.18 millions
in 2019
All-time low
16.38 millions
in 1986
Years of data
21
1978–2021
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Mali, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2021, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Mali stood at 125.24 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Mali peaked at 132.18 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 16.38 millions, in 1986.
Mali ranks 107th of 159 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 34.54 millions | — |
| 1980 | 36.09 millions | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 23.46 millions | -35.0% |
| 1982 | 24.41 millions | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 16.38 millions | -32.9% |
| 1998 | 29.43 millions | +79.7% |
| 1999 | 26.21 millions | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 58.84 millions | +124.5% |
| 2009 | 69.83 millions | +18.7% |
| 2010 | 84.32 millions | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 114.25 millions | +35.5% |
| 2012 | 91.81 millions | -19.6% |
| 2013 | 83.45 millions | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 114.19 millions | +36.8% |
| 2015 | 120.37 millions | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 108.31 millions | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 111.32 millions | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 119.26 millions | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 132.18 millions | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 113.97 millions | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 125.24 millions | +9.9% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 125.24 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 93.96 millions, 1.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Mali's 125.24 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93.25 millions, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.54 millions | 34.54 millions | 34.54 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 25.08 millions | 16.38 millions | 36.09 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 27.82 millions | 26.21 millions | 29.43 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 64.33 millions | 58.84 millions | 69.83 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 107.95 millions | 83.45 millions | 132.18 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.6 millions | 113.97 millions | 125.24 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 tertiary education, constant us$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Mali was 125.24 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 132.18 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.38 millions in 1986.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Mali ranks 107th out of 159 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release