School enrollment, secondary in Mali

Mali: School enrollment, secondary was 38.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
38.9%
World rank
184th
of 203 countries
All-time high
41.2%
in 2014
All-time low
4.4%
in 1971
Years of data
45
1971–2023

School enrollment, secondary in Mali, 1971–2023

0102030401971199720231971: 4.4 % gross1972: 4.5 % gross1973: 4.9 % gross1974: 5.2 % gross1975: 5.9 % gross1976: 6.5 % gross1977: 7.1 % gross1978: 8 % gross1979: 8.6 % gross1980: 8.5 % gross1981: 6.8 % gross1982: 7.8 % gross1983: 7.1 % gross1984: 7.1 % gross1985: 6.4 % gross1987: 5.7 % gross1988: 5.8 % gross1989: 6.4 % gross1990: 6.3 % gross1991: 6.7 % gross1992: 7.6 % gross1993: 7.6 % gross1994: 8.7 % gross1995: 9.7 % gross1996: 10.2 % gross1997: 11.1 % gross1998: 12 % gross1999: 13.6 % gross2000: 15.7 % gross2003: 19.8 % gross2004: 21.5 % gross2005: 23.3 % gross2006: 25.2 % gross2007: 27.7 % gross2008: 31 % gross2009: 34 % gross2010: 36.7 % gross2011: 38.7 % gross2013: 39.3 % gross2014: 41.2 % gross2015: 39 % gross2016: 40.1 % gross2017: 38.5 % gross2018: 38 % gross2023: 38.9 % gross

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % gross.

Analysis

In 2023, school enrollment, secondary in Mali stood at 38.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, school enrollment, secondary in Mali peaked at 41.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 1971.

Mali ranks 184th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.1% 4.4% 8.6% 9
1980s 6.9% 5.7% 8.5% 9
1990s 9.4% 6.3% 13.6% 10
2000s 24.8% 15.7% 34.0% 8
2010s 38.9% 36.7% 41.2% 8
2020s 38.9% 38.9% 38.9% 1

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 181 Yemen 43.7% compare
  2. 182 Benin 43.6% compare
  3. 183 Sudan 43.5% compare
  4. 185 Syria 38.7% compare
  5. 186 Guinea 38.6% compare
  6. 187 Liberia 37.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is school enrollment, secondary in Mali?
School enrollment, secondary in Mali was 38.9% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest school enrollment, secondary recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 41.2% in 2014.
What is the lowest school enrollment, secondary recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 1971.
How does Mali rank for school enrollment, secondary?
Mali ranks 184th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
Is school enrollment, secondary rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of School enrollment, secondary (% gross). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
Unit
% gross
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
248 places, 8,293 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.