Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Mali
Mali: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 159,300 trips in 2021. ▲ Rising
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Mali, 2008–2021
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
Mali recorded 159,300 trips for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in 2021.
That represents a change of up 129.9% on the previous year and up 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Mali peaked at 163,500 trips in 2016 and was at its lowest, 64,000 trips, in 2009.
That places Mali 133rd out of 179 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89,850 trips | 64,000 trips | 115,700 trips | 2 |
| 2010s | 118,978 trips | 90,000 trips | 163,500 trips | 9 |
| 2020s | 114,300 trips | 69,300 trips | 159,300 trips | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Mali?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Mali was 159,300 trips in 2021, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 163,500 trips in 2016.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,000 trips in 2009.
- How does Mali rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Mali ranks 133rd out of 179 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.