Mali Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Mali's secondary enrollment was 38.52% in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Mali's secondary enrollment stood at 38.52% in 2025, a decline of +0.42pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.52% by 2025. Mali ranked 158th globally.
Mali’s secondary school enrollment has risen from a low of 4.44 % in 1971 to 38.52 % in 2025, placing the country 158th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the 1990s, reaching an all‑time peak of 41.23 % in 2014 before slipping slightly in the following decade. Compared with regional peers, Mali’s 2025 enrollment is marginally below Cameroon’s 38.72 % and Syrian Arab Republic’s 39.07 %, yet above Benin’s 36.50 % and Malawi’s 35.52 %. The 46‑year coverage shows a sustained expansion of secondary education, driven by government reforms and increased public spending, although the modest decline from the 2014 peak suggests persisting constraints such as limited school infrastructure and gender disparities. Continued investment in teacher training, rural school construction, and scholarship programmes could reverse the recent dip and push enrollment toward the 50 % threshold within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 38.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.52% | −0.42pp | #158 |
| 2023 | 38.94% | +0.96pp | #137 |
| 2018 | 37.98% | −0.57pp | #136 |
| 2017 | 38.55% | −1.55pp | #131 |
| 2016 | 40.10% | +1.11pp | #135 |
| 2015 | 38.99% | −2.25pp | #144 |
| 2014 | 41.23% | +1.96pp | #135 |
| 2013 | 39.28% | +0.53pp | #129 |
| 2011 | 38.75% | +2.03pp | #140 |
| 2010 | 36.72% | +2.68pp | #137 |
| 2009 | 34.04% | +3.00pp | #132 |
| 2008 | 31.04% | +3.35pp | #136 |
| 2007 | 27.69% | +2.51pp | #140 |
| 2006 | 25.18% | +1.92pp | #133 |
| 2005 | 23.27% | +1.76pp | #140 |
Analysis
Mali's secondary enrollment was 38.52% in 2025, a decline of −0.42pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 38.52% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's secondary enrollment was 38.52% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's secondary enrollment peaked at 41.23% in 2014.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Mali was 4.44% in 1971.
Mali ranks 158th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 38.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Mali in 2025 was 38.52%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Mali Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}