MLI
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Mali
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bamako
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Language
- French
- Government
- Military junta (Transitional government)
- Internet Users
- 36.8%
- Unemployment
- 2.8%
- Smoking (15+)
- 6.0%
Population
25.2M
GDP
$30.07B
GDP per Capita
$1,193
Area
1.24M km²
Life Expectancy
60.7 years
HDI
0.4
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $30.07B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $1,193 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.8% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 35.7 |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 60.7 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 35.6% |
| Internet Users (%) | 36.8% |
| Human Development Index | 0.4 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 21,000 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 4,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 25,000 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $630M |
| Tanks | 33 |
| Armored Vehicles | 280 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 6 |
| Towed Artillery | 45 |
| Rocket Projectors | 12 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 26 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 4 |
| Attack Aircraft | 4 |
| Transport Aircraft | 6 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 6 |
| Helicopters | 8 |
| Attack Helicopters | 2 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.2% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 10 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 67.3% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 38.5% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.3% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 57.5 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 61.2 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 30.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 12.8 |
| Groceries Index | 28.4 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 20.3 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 11.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $3 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $12 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $180 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $80 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $25 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $1 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Islam 93.9%
- Christianity 2.8%
- Traditional Indigenous 2.7%
- Other 0.3%
- Unaffiliated 0.3%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 2.0 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
16.3
Median Age