Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Mali

Mali: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 14.41 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
14.41 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
5th
of 36 countries
All-time high
82.07 Percent per annum
in 2001
All-time low
9.2 Percent per annum
in 2015
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Mali, 2001–2021

0204060802001201120212001: 82.1 Percent per annum2002: 62.2 Percent per annum2003: 19.9 Percent per annum2004: 21.2 Percent per annum2005: 23.4 Percent per annum2006: 27.3 Percent per annum2007: 27.1 Percent per annum2008: 33.7 Percent per annum2009: 32.3 Percent per annum2010: 20 Percent per annum2011: 20.9 Percent per annum2012: 21.8 Percent per annum2013: 17.2 Percent per annum2014: 14.2 Percent per annum2015: 9.2 Percent per annum2016: 11 Percent per annum2017: 12.3 Percent per annum2018: 12.7 Percent per annum2019: 16.2 Percent per annum2020: 15.5 Percent per annum2021: 14.4 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

In 2021, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Mali stood at 14.41 Percent per annum.

That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Mali peaked at 82.07 Percent per annum in 2001 and was at its lowest, 9.2 Percent per annum, in 2015.

That places Mali 5th out of 36 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Mali, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Mali, 2001 to 2021.
Year Percent per annum Change
2001 82.07 Percent per annum
2002 62.17 Percent per annum -24.2%
2003 19.94 Percent per annum -67.9%
2004 21.16 Percent per annum +6.2%
2005 23.39 Percent per annum +10.5%
2006 27.27 Percent per annum +16.6%
2007 27.12 Percent per annum -0.6%
2008 33.7 Percent per annum +24.3%
2009 32.25 Percent per annum -4.3%
2010 19.99 Percent per annum -38.0%
2011 20.94 Percent per annum +4.8%
2012 21.78 Percent per annum +4.0%
2013 17.24 Percent per annum -20.8%
2014 14.22 Percent per annum -17.5%
2015 9.2 Percent per annum -35.3%
2016 11.02 Percent per annum +19.8%
2017 12.33 Percent per annum +11.9%
2018 12.71 Percent per annum +3.1%
2019 16.23 Percent per annum +27.7%
2020 15.55 Percent per annum -4.2%
2021 14.41 Percent per annum -7.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 36.56 Percent per annum 19.94 Percent per annum 82.07 Percent per annum 9
2010s 15.57 Percent per annum 9.2 Percent per annum 21.78 Percent per annum 10
2020s 14.98 Percent per annum 14.41 Percent per annum 15.55 Percent per annum 2

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 2 Algeria 29.5 Percent per annum compare
  2. 3 Ghana 27.83 Percent per annum compare
  3. 4 Burkina Faso 25.69 Percent per annum compare
  4. 6 Nigeria 14.16 Percent per annum compare
  5. 7 Côte d’Ivoire 12.6 Percent per annum compare
  6. 8 Botswana 12.41 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Mali?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Mali was 14.41 Percent per annum in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 82.07 Percent per annum in 2001.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 9.2 Percent per annum in 2015.
How does Mali rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Mali ranks 5th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
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Percent per annum
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.