Mali Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Mali's physicians was 0.22 in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 15.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mali's physicians stood at 0.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.22 by 2025. Mali ranked 113th globally.
Mali’s density of physicians has risen from 0.01 in 1960 to 0.22 in 2025, the highest level recorded in the series and placing the country 113th worldwide. This increase, measured in physicians per 1,000 people, reflects a gradual expansion of medical training and health‑sector investment over a 65‑year span, yet the absolute figure remains modest compared with regional peers such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, which also report 0.22 physicians per 1,000. The early 1960s trough underscores the scarcity of formal health personnel in the post‑colonial period, while the 2025 peak coincides with broader West African efforts to scale up health workforce capacity. Despite the progress, Mali’s physician density lags behind the sub‑Saharan average and remains insufficient to meet growing population health needs. Continued financing of medical education, retention incentives, and rural deployment policies will be critical to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.22 | +0.03 | #113 |
| 2023 | 0.19 | −0.00 | #48 |
| 2022 | 0.19 | +0.07 | #99 |
| 2018 | 0.12 | +0.01 | #142 |
| 2017 | 0.11 | −0.00 | #127 |
| 2016 | 0.12 | +0.02 | #117 |
| 2015 | 0.09 | −0.00 | #112 |
| 2014 | 0.10 | −0.02 | #116 |
| 2013 | 0.11 | +0.01 | #106 |
| 2012 | 0.10 | −0.01 | #109 |
| 2011 | 0.11 | +0.02 | #103 |
| 2010 | 0.10 | −0.02 | #117 |
| 2009 | 0.12 | +0.05 | #115 |
| 2008 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #117 |
| 2007 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #107 |
Analysis
Mali's physicians was 0.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 0.22 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's physicians was 0.22 in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year.
Mali's physicians peaked at 0.22 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Mali was 0.01 in 1960.
Mali ranks 113th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's physicians is projected to reach 0.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Mali in 2025 was 0.22. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_physicians,
title = {Mali Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}