Mali GDP Per Capita (2026)
Mali has a developing West African economy supported by agriculture, gold mining, livestock, trade, services, and small-scale manufacturing. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps track changes in economic output per resident. Explore Mali’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,301
Est. in USD
World Rank
#174
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.3%
+$111
Africa Rank
#37
Out of 54 countries
1. Mali GDP Per Capita in 2026
Mali’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, mining, trade, services, and other sectors. Gold production contributes significantly to exports and national output, while agriculture remains important for employment and domestic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized basis for international comparison.
2. Mali GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Mali GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,301 | +9.3% |
| 2025 | $1,190 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | $1,093 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $1,044 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $982 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | $1,030 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | $957 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | $974 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | $999 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | $925 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | $874 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | $839 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | $949 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | $902 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $874 | -6.9% |
| 2011 | $939 | +20.4% |
| 2010 | $780 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | $772 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | $768 | +14.8% |
| 2007 | $669 | +15.7% |
| 2006 | $578 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | $545 | +11.5% |
| 2004 | $489 | +12.4% |
| 2003 | $435 | +15.4% |
| 2002 | $377 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | $340 | +13.0% |
| 2000 | $301 | -16.9% |
| 1999 | $362 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | $354 | +11.3% |
| 1997 | $318 | -11.2% |
| 1996 | $358 | +9.1% |
| 1995 | $328 | +20.6% |
| 1994 | $272 | -27.1% |
| 1993 | $373 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | $386 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | $383 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | $354 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | $368 | +19.9% |
| 1988 | $307 | +8.9% |
| 1987 | $282 | +13.3% |
| 1986 | $249 | +31.1% |
| 1985 | $190 | +12.4% |
| 1984 | $169 | -9.1% |
| 1983 | $186 | -13.1% |
| 1982 | $214 | -26.2% |
| 1981 | $290 | -19.2% |
| 1980 | $359 | — |
4. Mali GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+26.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+48.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+125.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Mali’s GDP per capita can be influenced by gold prices, agricultural conditions, inflation, population growth, investment, weather patterns, and domestic stability. Rapid demographic growth can also affect how quickly per-person output rises. Historical data helps show how national production has translated into changes in output per resident through different economic and environmental conditions.
5. Mali GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Mali
$1,301
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Mali’s GDP per capita is approximately
60.6%
below the
Africa average
and
94.8%
below the world average.
6. Mali GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #34 | Togo | $1,341 |
| #35 | Burkina Faso | $1,319 |
| #36 | Chad | $1,315 |
| #37 | Mali | $1,301 |
| #38 | Lesotho | $1,241 |
| #39 | Rwanda | $1,198 |
| #40 | DR Congo | $1,122 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Mali
Mali GDP (Nominal)
$33.8 Billion
(2026)
Mali GDP Per Capita
$1,301
(2026)
Mali’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and resource base of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of economic development.
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8. Mali GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,358 | +4.4% |
| 2028 | $1,414 | +4.1% |
| 2029 | $1,472 | +4.1% |
| 2030 | $1,533 | +4.1% |
Mali GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,533 by 2030, representing a 17.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Mali GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Mali GDP per capita is estimated at $1,301 in 2026.
It ranks #174 globally and #37 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 9.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 26.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 48.9%.
It is approximately 60.6% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 94.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,533 by 2030, 17.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Mali GDP Per Capita FAQs
Mali GDP per capita is estimated at $1,301 in 2026.
Mali ranks #174 globally and #37 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.3% compared with 2025.
Mali GDP per capita was approximately $839 in 2015.
Mali GDP per capita is approximately 60.6% below 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.