Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Mali
Mali: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 126.8 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Mali, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2021, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mali stood at 126.8 millions. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 18.4% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mali peaked at 126.8 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.14 millions, in 1986.
Mali ranks 108th of 164 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Mali, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 10.65 millions | — |
| 1980 | 15.16 millions | +42.4% |
| 1981 | 8.49 millions | -44.0% |
| 1982 | 8.26 millions | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 6.14 millions | -25.7% |
| 1998 | 11.32 millions | +84.4% |
| 1999 | 11.24 millions | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 53.77 millions | +378.6% |
| 2009 | 62.63 millions | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 74.13 millions | +18.4% |
| 2011 | 113.47 millions | +53.1% |
| 2012 | 88.06 millions | -22.4% |
| 2013 | 82.8 millions | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 113.13 millions | +36.6% |
| 2015 | 103.5 millions | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 94.39 millions | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 100.67 millions | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 114.41 millions | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 121.41 millions | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 107.07 millions | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 126.8 millions | +18.4% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 126.8 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 87.42 millions, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Mali's 126.8 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 90.22 millions, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Mali changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +378.6% | 11.24 millions | 53.77 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.65 millions | 10.65 millions | 10.65 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 9.51 millions | 6.14 millions | 15.16 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 11.28 millions | 11.24 millions | 11.32 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 58.2 millions | 53.77 millions | 62.63 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 100.6 millions | 74.13 millions | 121.41 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.94 millions | 107.07 millions | 126.8 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 105 Jordan 163.85 millions compare
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- 109 El Salvador 116.56 millions compare
- 110 Rwanda 114.89 millions compare
- 111 Sierra Leone 110.36 millions compare
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, us$ in Mali?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mali was 126.8 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 126.8 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.14 millions in 1986.
- How does Mali rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Mali ranks 108th out of 164 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release