Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 125.24 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
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$ 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% |
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
- 104 Jordan 160.81 millions compare
- 105 Republic of Moldova 157.43 millions compare
- 106 Brunei Darussalam 138.73 millions compare
- 108 Rwanda 115.56 millions compare
- 109 El Salvador 114.48 millions compare
- 110 Afghanistan 113.18 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 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