Mali External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Mali's external debt was $6.7B in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Mali's external debt stood at $6.7B in 2025, a rise of +$230.8M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6.7B by 2025. Mali ranked 78th globally.
Mali’s external debt has expanded dramatically over the 56‑year series, rising from a trough of 247,329,389.80 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 6,670,733,462.79 in 2025, placing the country 78th globally. This escalation reflects persistent fiscal gaps, reliance on external financing for infrastructure and social programs, and vulnerability to commodity price swings that have limited export earnings. By 2025 Mali’s debt stock is comparable to that of its peers, exceeding the Republic of Congo’s 6,179,101,585.92 and trailing Gabon’s 6,964,081,616.77, suggesting that the West African nation faces a similar debt burden to other low‑income economies with modest diversification. The steep upward trajectory, concentrated in the last two decades, underscores the importance of strengthening domestic revenue mobilization and improving debt management practices. Continued reforms in tax collection and prudent borrowing could moderate the upward trend and stabilize debt levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $6.7B | +$230.8M | #78 |
| 2024 | $6.4B | −$30.8M | #41 |
| 2023 | $6.5B | +$237.0M | #43 |
| 2022 | $6.2B | −$146.3M | #43 |
| 2021 | $6.4B | +$566.6M | #43 |
| 2020 | $5.8B | +$815.8M | #45 |
| 2019 | $5.0B | +$402.2M | #41 |
| 2018 | $4.6B | +$275.6M | #40 |
| 2017 | $4.3B | +$472.1M | #40 |
| 2016 | $3.8B | +$100.7M | #40 |
| 2015 | $3.7B | +$225.4M | #42 |
| 2014 | $3.5B | +$37.8M | #39 |
| 2013 | $3.5B | +$413.6M | #41 |
| 2012 | $3.1B | +$162.9M | #41 |
| 2011 | $2.9B | +$468.8M | #38 |
Analysis
Mali's external debt was $6.7B in 2025, a rise of +$230.8M from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $6.7B by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's external debt was $6.7B in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Mali's external debt peaked at $6.7B in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Mali was $247.3M in 1970.
Mali ranks 78th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's external debt is projected to reach $6.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Mali's external debt was approximately 6.67 billion ($6.7B) in 2025.
The external debt of Mali in 2025 was $6.7B. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_external-debt,
title = {Mali External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}