Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali
Mali: Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) was 12.1% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali, 1994–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali stood at 12.1%.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali peaked at 21.6% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 9.7%, in 2009.
That places Mali 78th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21.6% | — |
| 2001 | 13.8% | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 12.8% | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 9.7% | -24.5% |
| 2018 | 11.9% | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 12.1% | +1.6% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 12.1% is below the median for low income countries, which is 14.6%, 83% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Mali's 12.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.5%, 84% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.6% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 12.1% | 9.7% | 13.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 1 |
| 2020s | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mali
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)
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- 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 income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali?
- Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Mali was 12.1% in 2021, according to World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest income share of the richest 1% (before tax) recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6% in 1994.
- What is the lowest income share of the richest 1% (before tax) recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.7% in 2009.
- How does Mali rank for income share of the richest 1% (before tax)?
- Mali ranks 78th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is income share of the richest 1% (before tax) rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Income share of the richest 1% (before tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of income received by the richest 1%. Income here is measured before taxes and benefits.