Mali Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Mali's dependency ratio was 93.06 in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mali's dependency ratio stood at 93.06 in 2025, a decline of +1.22 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.06 by 2025. Mali ranked 6th globally.
Mali’s dependency ratio has risen steadily since the earliest World Bank record in 1960, when it stood at 75.43, the all‑time trough for the series. The ratio accelerated through the 1970s and 1980s, reaching an all‑time peak of 102.94 in 1993, a level that placed the country among the world’s most dependent economies. By 2025 the ratio had moderated to 93.06, ranking sixth globally and remaining higher than the 66‑year average, while still exceeding the figures of nearby Niger (95.48) and Chad (91.67). The persistent high proportion of non‑working‑age persons reflects limited labor‑force growth amid rapid population expansion, particularly among children and the elderly. Continued improvements in fertility rates, education, and health outcomes could lower the ratio over the coming decade, but without substantial gains in employment opportunities the downward trajectory is likely to be gradual.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 90.59 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 91.82 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 93.06 | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.06 | −1.22 | #6 |
| 2024 | 94.27 | −1.29 | #211 |
| 2023 | 95.56 | −1.20 | #211 |
| 2022 | 96.76 | −1.21 | #210 |
| 2021 | 97.97 | −1.28 | #211 |
| 2020 | 99.24 | −1.17 | #213 |
| 2019 | 100.42 | −0.86 | #213 |
| 2018 | 101.28 | −0.60 | #214 |
| 2017 | 101.88 | −0.43 | #214 |
| 2016 | 102.31 | −0.21 | #214 |
| 2015 | 102.53 | −0.00 | #214 |
| 2014 | 102.53 | +0.16 | #215 |
| 2013 | 102.37 | +0.85 | #213 |
| 2012 | 101.52 | +1.07 | #213 |
| 2011 | 100.45 | +0.67 | #211 |
Analysis
Mali's dependency ratio was 93.06 in 2025, a decline of −1.22 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 93.06 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's dependency ratio was 93.06 in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's dependency ratio peaked at 102.94 in 1993.
The lowest dependency ratio in Mali was 75.43 in 1960.
Mali ranks 6th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's dependency ratio is projected to reach 93.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Mali in 2025 was 93.06. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_dependency-ratio,
title = {Mali Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}