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
$19,884,486,777
GDP Added Today
$39,944,311
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% #115
2022 $22,657,000,000 3.70% $982 0.02% #117
2021 $23,061,000,000 3.10% $1,030 0.02% #113
2020 $20,777,000,000 -1.20% $957 0.02% #113
2019 $20,521,000,000 5.00% $974 0.02% #115
2018 $20,418,000,000 4.90% $999 0.02% #116
2017 $18,334,000,000 5.40% $925 0.02% #116
2016 $16,765,000,000 6.00% $874 0.02% #117
2015 $15,592,000,000 6.20% $839 0.02% #119
2014 $17,100,000,000 6.50% $949 0.02% #124
2013 $15,753,000,000 3.30% $902 0.02% #125
2012 $14,816,000,000 -0.30% $874 0.02% #126
2011 $15,461,000,000 3.80% $939 0.02% #124
2010 $12,438,000,000 5.90% $780 0.02% #125
2009 $11,909,000,000 4.90% $772 0.02% #123
2008 $11,474,000,000 4.80% $768 0.02% #126
2007 $9,669,000,000 4.10% $669 0.02% #126
2006 $8,086,000,000 5.00% $578 0.02% #126
2005 $7,376,000,000 6.90% $545 0.02% #124
2004 $6,408,000,000 -2.80% $489 0.01% #124
2003 $5,522,000,000 5.20% $435 0.01% #123
2002 $4,631,000,000 7.40% $377 0.01% #125
2001 $4,055,000,000 11.80% $340 0.01% #128
2000 $3,482,000,000 -1.60% $301 0.01% #137
1999 $4,069,000,000 2.40% $362 0.01% #125
1998 $3,868,000,000 5.50% $354 0.01% #126
1997 $3,383,000,000 6.40% $318 0.01% #132
1996 $3,722,000,000 6.40% $358 0.01% #124
1995 $3,339,000,000 1.60% $328 0.01% #128
1994 $2,708,000,000 2.20% $272 0.01% #127
1993 $3,637,000,000 5.40% $373 0.01% #114
1992 $3,689,000,000 -5.60% $386 0.01% #110
1991 $3,589,000,000 11.70% $383 0.01% #105
1990 $3,248,000,000 -4.60% $354 0.01% #107
1989 $3,310,000,000 3.00% $368 0.02% #101
1988 $2,712,000,000 8.10% $307 0.01% #109
1987 $2,449,000,000 -0.20% $282 0.01% #107
1986 $2,126,000,000 -1.00% $249 0.01% #111
1985 $1,594,000,000 9.60% $190 0.01% #112
1984 $1,388,000,000 -3.90% $169 0.01% #113
1983 $1,497,000,000 0.30% $186 0.01% #111
1982 $1,680,000,000 -3.30% $214 0.01% #110
1981 $2,235,000,000 -0.90% $290 0.02% #106
1980 $2,704,000,000 3.30% $359 0.02% #99

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.