Mali GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Mali has a developing West African economy supported by agriculture, gold mining, livestock, trade, and domestic consumption. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+5.5%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#19
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+0.6 pp
2025: +4.9%
Africa Rank
#12
Out of 54 countries
1. Mali GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Malian economic growth is influenced by agriculture, gold production, consumer demand, public spending, and security conditions. Weather and political stability remain especially important.
2. Mali GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)
Mali’s growth history has been shaped by agricultural cycles, mining, population growth, and repeated political and security disruptions. Gold remains a major export.
3. Mali GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.5% | +0.6 pp |
| 2025 | +4.9% | -0.1 pp |
| 2024 | +5.0% | +0.3 pp |
| 2023 | +4.7% | +1.0 pp |
| 2022 | +3.7% | +0.6 pp |
| 2021 | +3.1% | +4.3 pp |
| 2020 | -1.2% | -6.2 pp |
| 2019 | +5.0% | +0.1 pp |
| 2018 | +4.9% | -0.5 pp |
| 2017 | +5.4% | -0.6 pp |
| 2016 | +6.0% | -0.2 pp |
| 2015 | +6.2% | -0.3 pp |
| 2014 | +6.5% | +3.2 pp |
| 2013 | +3.3% | +3.6 pp |
| 2012 | -0.3% | -4.1 pp |
| 2011 | +3.8% | -2.1 pp |
| 2010 | +5.9% | +1.0 pp |
| 2009 | +4.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2008 | +4.8% | +0.7 pp |
| 2007 | +4.1% | -0.9 pp |
| 2006 | +5.0% | -1.9 pp |
| 2005 | +6.9% | +9.7 pp |
| 2004 | -2.8% | -8.0 pp |
| 2003 | +5.2% | -2.2 pp |
| 2002 | +7.4% | -4.4 pp |
| 2001 | +11.8% | +13.4 pp |
| 2000 | -1.6% | -4.0 pp |
| 1999 | +2.4% | -3.1 pp |
| 1998 | +5.5% | -0.9 pp |
| 1997 | +6.4% | 0.0 pp |
| 1996 | +6.4% | +4.8 pp |
| 1995 | +1.6% | -0.6 pp |
| 1994 | +2.2% | -3.2 pp |
| 1993 | +5.4% | +11.0 pp |
| 1992 | -5.6% | -17.3 pp |
| 1991 | +11.7% | +16.3 pp |
| 1990 | -4.6% | -7.6 pp |
| 1989 | +3.0% | -5.1 pp |
| 1988 | +8.1% | +8.3 pp |
| 1987 | -0.2% | +0.8 pp |
| 1986 | -1.0% | -10.6 pp |
| 1985 | +9.6% | +13.5 pp |
| 1984 | -3.9% | -4.2 pp |
| 1983 | +0.3% | +3.6 pp |
| 1982 | -3.3% | -2.4 pp |
| 1981 | -0.9% | -4.2 pp |
| 1980 | +3.3% | — |
4. Mali GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+5.5%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+4.8%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+4.1%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+4.3%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from mineral resources and a large agricultural sector, but insecurity and weak infrastructure continue to limit investment and productivity.
5. Mali GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World
Mali
+5.5%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
2.8%
5.5%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Mali’s GDP growth rate is approximately
1.4 pp
above the
Africa average
and
2.7 pp
above the world average.
6. Mali GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Ivory Coast | +6.2% |
| #9 | Djibouti | +6.0% |
| #10 | Tanzania | +5.9% |
| #11 | DR Congo | +5.9% |
| #12 | Mali | +5.5% |
| #13 | Chad | +5.2% |
| #14 | Gambia | +5.1% |
| #15 | Liberia | +5.1% |
| #16 | Togo | +5.0% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Mali
Mali GDP (Nominal)
$33.8 Billion
(2026)
Mali GDP Growth Rate
+5.5%
(2026)
Mali can record moderate growth when agriculture and mining perform well, but conflict and political instability often weaken its position relative to regional peers.
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9. Mali GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on security, agriculture, mining, investment, and governance. Political instability and climate risks remain major challenges.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +5.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 2028 | +5.5% | -0.2 pp |
| 2029 | +5.3% | -0.2 pp |
| 2030 | +5.3% | 0.0 pp |
10. Mali GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Mali GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.5% in 2026.
It ranks #19 globally and #12 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate accelerated by 0.6 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +4.8%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +4.1%.
The current rate is 1.4 percentage points above the Africa average.
The current rate is 2.7 percentage points above the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +5.3% in 2030, 0.2 percentage points below the 2026 rate.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
November 2026
13. Mali GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Mali GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.5% in 2026.
Mali ranks #19 globally and #12 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +5.5% in 2026.
Mali GDP growth rate was +6.2% in 2015.
Mali GDP growth rate is 1.4 percentage points above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.