Mali Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Mali's government debt to gdp was 48.87% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Mali's government debt to gdp stood at 48.87% in 2025, a decline of +2.86% from 2024. The IMF projects 48.87% by 2025. Mali ranked 106th globally.
Mali’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has fallen sharply from its 2000 peak of 90.52 % to a historic low of 18.07 % in 2006, before climbing again to 48.87 % in 2025, placing the country 106th in the world. The decline after 2000 reflected a combination of fiscal consolidation and modest external borrowing, while the subsequent rise mirrors increased financing needs for infrastructure and social programmes. Over the 26‑year series, Mali’s debt ratio now sits close to peers such as Nepal (49.28 %) and Tanzania (49.59 %), suggesting a convergence with other lower‑middle‑income economies that balance development spending with debt sustainability. The recent upward trajectory is modest compared with the early‑2000s surge, and future movements will depend on the government’s ability to maintain primary surpluses, attract concessional financing, and manage commodity price volatility, which together could either stabilise the ratio near current levels or prompt a new upward swing.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 46.25% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 46.46% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 46.80% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 47.34% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 47.96% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 48.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 48.87% | −2.86% | #106 |
| 2024 | 51.73% | −0.15% | #86 |
| 2023 | 51.88% | +1.54% | #88 |
| 2022 | 50.34% | −1.22% | #84 |
| 2021 | 51.56% | +4.23% | #82 |
| 2020 | 47.33% | +6.61% | #67 |
| 2019 | 40.73% | +3.20% | #66 |
| 2018 | 37.52% | −0.70% | #57 |
| 2017 | 38.23% | +1.01% | #58 |
| 2016 | 37.22% | +6.56% | #58 |
| 2015 | 30.66% | +3.75% | #48 |
| 2014 | 26.91% | +0.52% | #51 |
| 2013 | 26.38% | +0.99% | #54 |
| 2012 | 25.39% | +1.43% | #57 |
| 2011 | 23.97% | −1.32% | #48 |
Analysis
Mali's government debt to gdp was 48.87% in 2025, a decline of −2.86% from 2024. IMF projects 48.87% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's government debt to gdp was 48.87% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's government debt to gdp peaked at 90.52% in 2000.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Mali was 18.07% in 2006.
Mali ranks 106th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Mali's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 48.87% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Mali in 2025 was 48.87%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Mali Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}