Malian Scorecard
Country profile
Mali is a West African country with a landscape that spans the arid Sahel to the fertile Niger River valley, renowned for its rich musical and cultural traditions. It has a population of 23.8 million, a population growth rate of 2.97%, and a median age of 15.47 years.
Its history includes the rise of powerful empires such as the Mali and Songhai, which left a lasting legacy in scholarship, art, and trade.
Today, Mali continues to celebrate its vibrant cultural heritage through music, storytelling, and community festivals, despite facing modern developmental challenges.
Its capital city is Bamako.
How does Mali compare to other countries?
Mali
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MozambiqueEconomic Development
GDP per Capita (PPP) in Mali improved by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023
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GDP Growth in Mali improved by 34.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Unemployment Rate in Mali worsened by 3.5% from 2023 to 2024
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Inflation Rate in Mali worsened by 55.8% from 2023 to 2024
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Income Inequality in Mali improved by 0.8% from 2018 to 2021
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Health and Social Development
Life Expectancy in Mali improved by 0.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Infant Mortality Rate in Mali improved by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023
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Human Development Index showed no change from 2021 to 2022
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Suicide Mortality Rate in Mali worsened by 2.7% from 2020 to 2021
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World Happiness Report in Mali improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023
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Freedom in the World in Mali worsened by 7.7% from 2023 to 2024
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Education
Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Mali improved by 78.5% from 2020 to 2022
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Governance and Security
Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023
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Control of Corruption in Mali worsened by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023
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Government Effectiveness in Mali improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023
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Political Stability in Mali worsened by 6.6% from 2022 to 2023
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Rule of Law in Mali improved by 0.4% from 2022 to 2023
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Voice and Accountability in Mali worsened by 9.9% from 2022 to 2023
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Environmental Sustainability and Energy
CO2 Emissions per Capita in Mali improved by 6.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Mali improved by 1.1% from 2019 to 2020
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Renewable Energy Consumption in Mali worsened by 0.1% from 2021 to 2022