Communications, computer, etc. in Mali
Mali: Communications, computer, etc. was 11.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Mali, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
Mali recorded 11.7% for communications, computer, etc. in 2024.
That represents a change of down 61.2% on the previous year and down 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Mali peaked at 53.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9.7%, in 2008.
Mali ranks 170th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Mali, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 12.2% | — |
| 1976 | 11.7% | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 16.2% | +38.3% |
| 1978 | 14.6% | -10.2% |
| 1979 | 22.7% | +55.7% |
| 1980 | 18.3% | -19.2% |
| 1981 | 12.2% | -33.4% |
| 1982 | 15.2% | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 16.5% | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 15.1% | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 25.9% | +71.5% |
| 1986 | 28.9% | +11.7% |
| 1987 | 30.1% | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 26.2% | -13.1% |
| 1989 | 25.0% | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 29.4% | +17.5% |
| 1991 | 24.7% | -15.9% |
| 1992 | 28.8% | +16.3% |
| 1993 | 22.4% | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 20.3% | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 30.8% | +51.8% |
| 1996 | 22.0% | -28.6% |
| 1997 | 22.7% | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 22.3% | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 22.4% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 12.5% | -43.9% |
| 2001 | 22.5% | +79.6% |
| 2002 | 10.5% | -53.5% |
| 2003 | 12.4% | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 11.4% | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 13.0% | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 13.0% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 9.9% | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 9.7% | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 14.9% | +54.4% |
| 2010 | 15.0% | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 12.9% | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 12.5% | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 52.0% | +314.3% |
| 2014 | 53.0% | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 51.1% | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 53.5% | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 46.0% | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 44.0% | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 43.4% | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 44.3% | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 36.1% | -18.5% |
| 2022 | 33.1% | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 30.2% | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 11.7% | -61.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.5% | 11.7% | 22.7% | 5 |
| 1980s | 21.3% | 12.2% | 30.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.6% | 20.3% | 30.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.0% | 9.7% | 22.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.3% | 12.5% | 53.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.1% | 11.7% | 44.3% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Mali
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.87 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.6312 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1447 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 172.72 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 0.6312 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 85.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 102,117 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 13.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3656 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Mali?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Mali was 11.7% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 53.5% in 2016.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.7% in 2008.
- How does Mali rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Mali ranks 170th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.