Military spending in Mali
Mali: Military spending was 882.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1966.
That places Mali 89th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 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
- 92 Ethiopia 785.44 million constant 2024 US$ 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 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.