Justified Political Positions Score in Mali
Mali: Justified Political Positions Score was 0.469 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Justified Political Positions Score in Mali, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for justified political positions score in Mali is 0.469, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, justified political positions score in Mali peaked at 1.39 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -2.88, in 1900.
That places Mali 96th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -2.88 | -2.88 | -2.88 | 10 |
| 1910s | -2.88 | -2.88 | -2.88 | 10 |
| 1920s | -2.88 | -2.88 | -2.88 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.88 | -2.88 | -2.88 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.38 | -2.88 | -1.64 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.64 | -1.64 | -1.64 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.211 | -0.746 | -0.015 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.746 | -0.746 | -0.746 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.746 | -0.746 | -0.746 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.05 | -0.502 | 1.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9614 | 0.855 | 1.39 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5677 | 0.301 | 0.855 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1928 | -0.139 | 0.469 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 93 Somalia 0.518 compare
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- 95 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.492 compare
- 97 Uzbekistan 0.439 compare
- 98 Qatar 0.424 compare
- 99 Guyana 0.421 compare
- 99 United States 0.421 compare
More reference data data for Mali
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9068 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.636 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.26 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.268 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.234 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 135.34 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is justified political positions score in Mali?
- Justified political positions score in Mali was 0.469 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest justified political positions score recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 in 1992.
- What is the lowest justified political positions score recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.88 in 1900.
- How does Mali rank for justified political positions score?
- Mali ranks 96th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is justified political positions score rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Justified Political Positions Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites provide complex, nuanced, and complete justifications for their views when considering important policy changes.