What is liberal political institutions index in Mali?

Liberal political institutions index in Mali was 0.487 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Mali?

The highest recorded value was 0.677 in 1993.

What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Mali?

The lowest recorded value was 0.136 in 1900.

How does Mali rank for liberal political institutions index?

Mali ranks 108th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Mali?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. 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 Liberal Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Mali

Name: Liberal Political Institutions Index in Mali
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mali: Liberal Political Institutions Index was 0.487 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.487

Change on year

up 13.8%

World rank

108th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.677

in 1993

All-time low

0.136

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Mali, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liberal political institutions index in Mali is 0.487, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 13.8% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liberal political institutions index in Mali peaked at 0.677 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.136, in 1900.

That places Mali 108th out of 176 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	0.136	0.136	0.136	10
1910s	0.136	0.136	0.136	10
1920s	0.1378	0.136	0.138	10
1930s	0.137	0.137	0.137	10
1940s	0.1953	0.142	0.32	10
1950s	0.3094	0.249	0.324	10
1960s	0.4595	0.346	0.476	10
1970s	0.3455	0.34	0.364	10
1980s	0.373	0.373	0.373	10
1990s	0.6196	0.434	0.677	10
2000s	0.6233	0.614	0.658	10
2010s	0.5436	0.447	0.607	10
2020s	0.4408	0.406	0.489	6

Countries ranked near Mali

105 Ukraine 0.515 compare
106 Niger 0.513 compare
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110 Hong Kong 0.47 compare
111 Cote d'Ivoire 0.467 compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is liberal political institutions index in Mali?: Liberal political institutions index in Mali was 0.487 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Mali?: The highest recorded value was 0.677 in 1993.
What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Mali?: The lowest recorded value was 0.136 in 1900.
How does Mali rank for liberal political institutions index?: Mali ranks 108th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Mali?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. 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 Liberal Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Liberal Political Institutions Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,207 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent of individual and minority rights, equality before the law, and executive constraints.