Democratic Features Index in Mali
Mali: Democratic Features Index was 2.92 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Mali, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Mali is 2.92, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 14.2% on the previous year and down 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Mali peaked at 7.35 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.92, in 2025.
That places Mali 108th 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.
Democratic Features Index in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.35 | — |
| 2007 | 7.25 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 7.15 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 7.15 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.25 | -40.6% |
| 2015 | 5.85 | +37.6% |
| 2017 | 5.95 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 5.8 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 4.4 | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 3.4 | -22.7% |
| 2025 | 2.92 | -14.2% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 2.92 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 2.92 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 69% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.25 | 7.15 | 7.35 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 4.25 | 7.15 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.57 | 2.92 | 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 democratic features index in Mali?
- Democratic features index in Mali was 2.92 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 7.35 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.92 in 2025.
- How does Mali rank for democratic features index?
- Mali ranks 108th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.1%. 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 Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).