Mali Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Mali's government revenue was 21.84% in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Mali's government revenue stood at 21.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.28% from 2024. The IMF projects 21.84% by 2025. Mali ranked 123rd globally.
Mali’s government revenue as a share of gross domestic product has risen modestly from 16.75 percent in 2000 to 21.84 percent in 2025, placing it 123rd in the world. The indicator surged to an all‑time high of 49.85 percent in 2006, driven by a brief boom in commodity prices and tax reforms, before falling to a trough of 14.57 percent in 2012 amid political instability and a sharp contraction in economic activity. Since the trough, revenue has recovered steadily, tracking the gradual improvement in fiscal capacity and the implementation of broader tax base measures. Mali’s 2025 level is comparable to Senegal’s 21.82 percent and slightly below Antigua and Barbuda’s 22.29 percent, reflecting similar structural constraints in low‑income West African economies. Continued diversification of the tax base and sustained macro‑economic stability are likely to keep the upward trajectory, although any reversal in commodity markets or political disruptions could stall progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 23.34% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 23.17% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 22.80% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 22.36% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 21.84% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 21.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.84% | −0.28% | #123 |
| 2024 | 22.12% | +0.85% | #123 |
| 2023 | 21.27% | +1.64% | #128 |
| 2022 | 19.63% | −2.36% | #142 |
| 2021 | 21.99% | +1.30% | #124 |
| 2020 | 20.70% | −0.77% | #130 |
| 2019 | 21.47% | +5.90% | #132 |
| 2018 | 15.57% | −4.49% | #163 |
| 2017 | 20.06% | +1.75% | #135 |
| 2016 | 18.31% | −0.80% | #142 |
| 2015 | 19.12% | +1.99% | #144 |
| 2014 | 17.13% | −0.26% | #161 |
| 2013 | 17.39% | +2.81% | #156 |
| 2012 | 14.58% | −2.57% | #168 |
| 2011 | 17.15% | −0.55% | #153 |
Analysis
Mali's government revenue was 21.84% in 2025, a decline of −0.28% from 2024. IMF projects 21.84% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's government revenue was 21.84% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's government revenue peaked at 49.85% in 2006.
The lowest government revenue in Mali was 14.58% in 2012.
Mali ranks 123rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Mali's government revenue is projected to reach 21.84% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Mali in 2025 was 21.84%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_government-revenue,
title = {Mali Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}