Mali GDP (2026)

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Mali has an economy based primarily on agriculture, livestock, mining, and trade. Gold production remains the country's leading export industry, while farming continues to provide livelihoods for much of the population. This page presents Mali GDP data, historical developments, and economic prospects for 2026.

Mali Live GDP
$25,091,959,778
GDP Added Today
$54,452,928
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
5.50%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +0.60%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,301
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$111
Global Rank (Nominal)
#118
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Mali GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $33.85B
Lowest GDP $1.39B
Average Growth 3.50%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 11.80%
Weakest Growth -5.60%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Mali 0.03%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.16%
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Key Findings

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Mali's GDP in 2026 is $33.85B.

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It ranks #118 among 218 countries.

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Mali contributes 0.03% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $1,301 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 5.50% in 2026.

Historical Data

Mali GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $33,847,000,000 5.50% $1,301 0.03% #117
2025 $30,050,000,000 4.90% $1,190 0.03% #116
2024 $26,777,000,000 5.00% $1,093 0.02% #115
2023 $24,817,000,000 4.70% $1,044 0.02% #116
2022 $22,657,000,000 3.70% $982 0.02% #118
2021 $23,061,000,000 3.10% $1,030 0.02% #114
2020 $20,777,000,000 -1.20% $957 0.02% #114
2019 $20,521,000,000 5.00% $974 0.02% #116
2018 $20,418,000,000 4.90% $999 0.02% #117
2017 $18,334,000,000 5.40% $925 0.02% #117
2016 $16,765,000,000 6.00% $874 0.02% #118
2015 $15,592,000,000 6.20% $839 0.02% #120
2014 $17,100,000,000 6.50% $949 0.02% #125
2013 $15,753,000,000 3.30% $902 0.02% #126
2012 $14,816,000,000 -0.30% $874 0.02% #127
2011 $15,461,000,000 3.80% $939 0.02% #125
2010 $12,438,000,000 5.90% $780 0.02% #126
2009 $11,909,000,000 4.90% $772 0.02% #124
2008 $11,474,000,000 4.80% $768 0.02% #127
2007 $9,669,000,000 4.10% $669 0.02% #127
2006 $8,086,000,000 5.00% $578 0.02% #127
2005 $7,376,000,000 6.90% $545 0.02% #125
2004 $6,408,000,000 -2.80% $489 0.01% #125
2003 $5,522,000,000 5.20% $435 0.01% #124
2002 $4,631,000,000 7.40% $377 0.01% #126
2001 $4,055,000,000 11.80% $340 0.01% #129
2000 $3,482,000,000 -1.60% $301 0.01% #138
1999 $4,069,000,000 2.40% $362 0.01% #126
1998 $3,868,000,000 5.50% $354 0.01% #127
1997 $3,383,000,000 6.40% $318 0.01% #133
1996 $3,722,000,000 6.40% $358 0.01% #125
1995 $3,339,000,000 1.60% $328 0.01% #129
1994 $2,708,000,000 2.20% $272 0.01% #128
1993 $3,637,000,000 5.40% $373 0.01% #115
1992 $3,689,000,000 -5.60% $386 0.01% #111
1991 $3,589,000,000 11.70% $383 0.01% #106
1990 $3,248,000,000 -4.60% $354 0.01% #108
1989 $3,310,000,000 3.00% $368 0.02% #102
1988 $2,712,000,000 8.10% $307 0.01% #110
1987 $2,449,000,000 -0.20% $282 0.01% #108
1986 $2,126,000,000 -1.00% $249 0.01% #112
1985 $1,594,000,000 9.60% $190 0.01% #113
1984 $1,388,000,000 -3.90% $169 0.01% #114
1983 $1,497,000,000 0.30% $186 0.01% #112
1982 $1,680,000,000 -3.30% $214 0.01% #111
1981 $2,235,000,000 -0.90% $290 0.02% #107
1980 $2,704,000,000 3.30% $359 0.02% #100

Mali GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $36,408,000,000 5.70% $1,358 0.03% #111
2028 $39,073,000,000 5.50% $1,414 0.03% #111
2029 $41,924,000,000 5.30% $1,472 0.03% #111
2030 $45,001,000,000 5.30% $1,533 0.03% #111
2031 $48,303,000,000 5.30% $1,597 0.03% #110

Mali Economy Overview

Mali's economy is largely based on agriculture, livestock, mining, and trade. Gold is the country's largest export, making mining a critical source of foreign earnings. Cotton production also remains one of Mali's most important agricultural industries alongside millet, rice, maize, livestock, and fisheries.

Retail commerce, transportation, telecommunications, and public administration support the services sector. Although manufacturing remains relatively limited, food processing and textile production contribute to domestic industry. Infrastructure constraints and security challenges continue to affect investment and business activity.

Mali GDP Outlook

Maliโ€™s economic prospects remain closely tied to gold mining, agriculture, livestock, and regional trade. Higher agricultural productivity, local food processing, renewable energy, and improved transport connections could create wider employment opportunities. Gold exports may continue to support foreign-exchange earnings. Nevertheless, insecurity, political instability, sanctions risk, climate-related drought, weak infrastructure, limited electricity access, and dependence on commodity exports may restrict investment and disrupt production.