Military spending, per square kilometre in Mali
Mali: Military spending, per square kilometre was 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
147th
of 171 countries
All-time high
716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
30.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Mali, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Mali stood at 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and up 198.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Mali peaked at 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 30.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
Mali ranks 147th of 171 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Mali, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 44.96 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1963 | 42.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 45.64 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 47.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 39.31 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.5% |
| 1967 | 35.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1968 | 30.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.0% |
| 1969 | 30.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 30.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 31.16 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 37.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1973 | 38.88 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 41.83 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 51.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 1976 | 59.61 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.9% |
| 1977 | 69.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 69.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 75.38 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 79.23 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 74.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 77.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 67.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.0% |
| 1984 | 69.72 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 64.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 1986 | 70.09 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 75.72 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 76.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 68.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 63.04 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 65.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 73.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1993 | 70.66 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 61.92 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.4% |
| 1995 | 60.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 54.49 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 57.48 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 53.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 56.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 66.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 71.62 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 82.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 89.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 113.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 121.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 129.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 141.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 150.88 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 165.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 170.03 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 186.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 194.36 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 239.68 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 299.16 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +24.8% |
| 2015 | 386.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +29.2% |
| 2016 | 458.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 583.59 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.3% |
| 2018 | 625.02 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 662.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 661.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 677.58 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 666.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 876.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 82% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,348 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 53% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 30.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 47.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 50.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 30.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 75.38 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 72.3 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 64.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 79.23 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 61.68 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 53.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 73.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.2 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 66.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 165.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 380.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 170.03 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 662.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 680.4 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 661.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 144 Afghanistan 876.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 145 Bhutan 821.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 146 Eritrea 796.76 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 148 Bolivia 658.74 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 149 Iceland 642.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 150 Kazakhstan 611.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Mali
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- 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)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- 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 military spending, per square kilometre in Mali?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Mali was 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 716.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Mali rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Mali ranks 147th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.