Basic State Functions Score in Mali
Mali: Basic State Functions Score was 4 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Mali, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, basic state functions score in Mali stood at 4.
That represents a change of down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Mali peaked at 5.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2013.
That places Mali 113th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.5 | — |
| 2007 | 5 | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 5.5 | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | -36.4% |
| 2015 | 5 | +42.9% |
| 2017 | 4.5 | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | +0.0% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 4 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.5, 89% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 4 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6, 67% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.17 | 5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mali
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 basic state functions score in Mali?
- Basic state functions score in Mali was 4 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2013.
- How does Mali rank for basic state functions score?
- Mali ranks 113th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Basic State Functions Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force and provides basic public services across the country. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most functioning).