Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali
Mali: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.10 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 16.3%
World rank
43rd
of 178 countries
All-time high
2.10 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2019
All-time low
755,266 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali is 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 16.3% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali peaked at 2.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 755,266 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Mali 43rd out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 755,266 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 20.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +2653.1% |
| 1962 | 95.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +358.5% |
| 1963 | 63.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.3% |
| 1964 | 153.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +141.8% |
| 1965 | 187.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.1% |
| 1966 | 210.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 135.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.5% |
| 1968 | 223.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +65.0% |
| 1969 | 166.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.5% |
| 1970 | 162.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 201.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.2% |
| 1972 | 229.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 388.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +69.6% |
| 1974 | 569.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.3% |
| 1975 | 604.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 350.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.0% |
| 1977 | 410.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.2% |
| 1978 | 497.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.1% |
| 1979 | 535.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 697.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.3% |
| 1981 | 630.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 593.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 615.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 979.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +59.2% |
| 1985 | 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1986 | 891.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.5% |
| 1987 | 734.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.6% |
| 1988 | 829.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 846.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 805.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 744.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 671.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 603.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 672.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 721.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 673.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 660.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 539.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.4% |
| 1999 | 557.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 500.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 607.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 699.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 803.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 773.93 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 925.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 1.03 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 1.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 1.37 billion constant 2024 US$ | +29.1% |
| 2012 | 1.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | -15.9% |
| 2013 | 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | +28.7% |
| 2014 | 1.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 1.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 1.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 1.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 2.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 1.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 1.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.3% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 71% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +2653.1% | 755,266 constant 2024 US$ | 20.79 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1962 | +358.5% | 20.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 95.34 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1964 | +141.8% | 63.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 153.81 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 125.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 755,266 constant 2024 US$ | 223.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 394.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 162.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 604.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 794.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 593.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 664.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 539.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 805.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 866.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 500.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 40 Niger 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 41 Benin 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 42 Philippines 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 44 Myanmar 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 45 Sri Lanka 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 46 Papua New Guinea 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Mali
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- 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 foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mali was 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 2.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 755,266 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Mali rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Mali ranks 43rd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.