Military spending sipri in Mali
Mali: Military spending sipri was 882.92 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
882.92 million
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
89th
of 162 countries
All-time high
932.98 million
in 2024
All-time low
27.82 million
in 1966
Years of data
59
1965–2025
Military spending sipri in Mali, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mali recorded 882.92 million for military spending sipri 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 sipri in Mali peaked at 932.98 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27.82 million, 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 sipri in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 30.46 million | — |
| 1966 | 27.82 million | -8.7% |
| 1967 | 28.37 million | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 29.50 million | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 33.48 million | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 38.19 million | +14.1% |
| 1971 | 29.71 million | -22.2% |
| 1972 | 36.29 million | +22.2% |
| 1973 | 35.69 million | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 36.58 million | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 50.62 million | +38.4% |
| 1976 | 59.60 million | +17.7% |
| 1977 | 58.69 million | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 48.10 million | -18.0% |
| 1979 | 55.27 million | +14.9% |
| 1980 | 47.52 million | -14.0% |
| 1981 | 44.76 million | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 48.61 million | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 46.26 million | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 45.47 million | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 50.32 million | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 49.51 million | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 59.54 million | +20.3% |
| 1988 | 58.76 million | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 60.45 million | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 58.04 million | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 54.10 million | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 57.87 million | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 62.07 million | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 58.41 million | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 67.86 million | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 67.17 million | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 75.85 million | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 87.97 million | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 88.47 million | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 88.07 million | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 100.69 million | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 109.53 million | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 114.78 million | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 124.44 million | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 129.30 million | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 143.29 million | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 149.03 million | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 157.12 million | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 159.53 million | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 151.47 million | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 152.40 million | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 214.35 million | +40.7% |
| 2015 | 358.26 million | +67.1% |
| 2016 | 428.86 million | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 529.79 million | +23.5% |
| 2018 | 523.35 million | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 553.98 million | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 676.34 million | +22.1% |
| 2021 | 689.56 million | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 630.56 million | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 810.74 million | +28.6% |
| 2024 | 932.98 million | +15.1% |
| 2025 | 882.92 million | -5.4% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 882.92 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 193.28 million, 4.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mali's 882.92 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.93 million | 27.82 million | 33.48 million | 5 |
| 1970s | 44.87 million | 29.71 million | 59.60 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.12 million | 44.76 million | 60.45 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.67 million | 54.10 million | 75.85 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 113.56 million | 87.97 million | 149.03 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 322.91 million | 151.47 million | 553.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 770.52 million | 630.56 million | 932.98 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 86 Democratic Republic of Congo 1.08 billion compare
- 87 Dominican Republic 1.04 billion compare
- 88 Tanzania 983.38 million compare
- 90 Burkina Faso 844.03 million compare
- 91 Luxembourg 802.63 million compare
- 92 Ethiopia 785.44 million 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 sipri in Mali?
- Military spending sipri in Mali was 882.92 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 932.98 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.82 million in 1966.
- How does Mali rank for military spending sipri?
- Mali ranks 89th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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