Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in Mali
Mali: Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ was 39.61 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in Mali, 1986–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Mali is 39.61, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.8% on the previous year and down 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Mali peaked at 255.38 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1986.
Mali ranks 115th of 141 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 250.73 | — |
| 1999 | 245.31 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 255.38 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 203.29 | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 35.83 | -82.4% |
| 2011 | 47.46 | +32.4% |
| 2013 | 51.25 | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 41.29 | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 53.36 | +29.2% |
| 2016 | 44.77 | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 50.65 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 39.61 | -21.8% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 39.61 is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.54, 11.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Mali's 39.61 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 103.25, 38% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 248.02 | 245.31 | 250.73 | 2 |
| 2000s | 229.33 | 203.29 | 255.38 | 2 |
| 2010s | 45.53 | 35.83 | 53.36 | 8 |
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 initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Mali?
- Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Mali was 39.61 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 255.38 in 2008.
- What is the lowest initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1986.
- How does Mali rank for initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$?
- Mali ranks 115th out of 141 countries with data for 2018.
- Is initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.5%. 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 Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release