Adoption of communication technologies in Mali

Mali: Adoption of communication technologies was 306,900 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
306,900
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
97th
of 212 countries
All-time high
306,900
in 2022
All-time low
1,648
in 1960
Years of data
63
1960–2022

Adoption of communication technologies in Mali, 1960–2022

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies in Mali is 306,900, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 174.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Mali peaked at 306,900 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,648, in 1960.

That places Mali 97th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,124 1,648 2,600 10
1970s 3,376 2,854 4,188 10
1980s 7,124 4,920 9,667 10
1990s 18,898 11,169 33,778 10
2000s 67,796 39,223 84,796 10
2010s 166,705 104,696 242,241 10
2020s 296,531 281,638 306,900 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Mali?
Adoption of communication technologies in Mali was 306,900 in 2022, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 306,900 in 2022.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 1,648 in 1960.
How does Mali rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Mali ranks 97th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 174.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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