Military spending in Mali
Mali: Military spending was 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
882.92 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
89th
of 162 countries
All-time high
932.98 million constant 2024 US$
in 2024
All-time low
27.82 million constant 2024 US$
in 1966
Years of data
59
1965–2025
Military spending in Mali, 1965–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Mali recorded 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ for military spending in 2025.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 146.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Mali peaked at 932.98 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27.82 million constant 2024 US$, in 1966.
That places Mali 89th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Mali, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 30.46 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1966 | 27.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1967 | 28.37 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 29.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 33.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 38.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1971 | 29.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.2% |
| 1972 | 36.29 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.2% |
| 1973 | 35.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 36.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 50.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.4% |
| 1976 | 59.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.7% |
| 1977 | 58.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 48.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.0% |
| 1979 | 55.27 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1980 | 47.52 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.0% |
| 1981 | 44.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 48.61 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 46.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 45.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 50.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 49.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 59.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.3% |
| 1988 | 58.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 60.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 58.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 54.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 57.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 62.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 58.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 67.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 67.17 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 75.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 87.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 88.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 88.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 100.69 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 109.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 114.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 124.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 129.30 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 143.29 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 149.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 157.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 159.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 151.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 152.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 214.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.7% |
| 2015 | 358.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +67.1% |
| 2016 | 428.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 529.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +23.5% |
| 2018 | 523.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 553.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 676.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.1% |
| 2021 | 689.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 630.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 810.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.6% |
| 2024 | 932.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.1% |
| 2025 | 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.4% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 193.28 million constant 2024 US$, 4.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mali's 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million constant 2024 US$, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 27.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 33.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 44.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 29.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 59.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 44.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 60.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 54.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 75.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 113.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 87.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 149.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 322.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 151.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 553.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 770.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 630.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 932.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 86 Democratic Republic of Congo 1.08 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 87 Dominican Republic 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 88 Tanzania 983.38 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 90 Burkina Faso 844.03 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 91 Luxembourg 802.63 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 92 Ethiopia 785.44 million constant 2024 US$ 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 in Mali?
- Military spending in Mali was 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 932.98 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.82 million constant 2024 US$ in 1966.
- How does Mali rank for military spending?
- Mali ranks 89th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.