Share of the population with access to basic services in Mali
Mali: Share of the population with access to basic services was 49.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population with access to basic services in Mali, 1996–2024
Source: Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population with access to basic services in Mali is 49.5%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population with access to basic services in Mali peaked at 54.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 1997.
That places Mali 200th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population with access to basic services in Mali, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6.2% | — |
| 1997 | 4.3% | -30.8% |
| 1998 | 6.1% | +41.5% |
| 1999 | 7.8% | +29.2% |
| 2000 | 9.6% | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 10.8% | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 13.0% | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 14.7% | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 16.4% | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 18.2% | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 16.6% | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 21.7% | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 23.4% | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 24.0% | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 27.0% | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 28.8% | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 25.6% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 32.4% | +26.6% |
| 2014 | 34.2% | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 37.6% | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 38.8% | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 34.8% | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 50.9% | +46.3% |
| 2019 | 47.9% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 50.6% | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 53.4% | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 53.0% | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 54.5% | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 49.5% | -9.2% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 49.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 43.7%, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 49.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.8%, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.1% | 4.3% | 7.8% | 4 |
| 2000s | 16.8% | 9.6% | 24.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.8% | 25.6% | 50.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.2% | 49.5% | 54.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 197 Congo 53.0% compare
- 198 Tanzania 52.4% compare
- 199 Mauritania 52.2% compare
- 201 Guinea-Bissau 43.7% compare
- 202 Papua New Guinea 43.3% compare
- 203 Madagascar 42.5% compare
More reference data data for Mali
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4025 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4728 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 39.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population with access to basic services in Mali?
- Share of the population with access to basic services in Mali was 49.5% in 2024, according to Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population with access to basic services recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 54.5% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of the population with access to basic services recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 1997.
- How does Mali rank for share of the population with access to basic services?
- Mali ranks 200th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population with access to basic services rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population with access to basic services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Access to electricity means having an electricity source that can provide very basic lighting, and charge a phone or power a radio for 4 hours per day.