Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Mali
Mali: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 708.59 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Mali, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mali is 708.59 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 391.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mali peaked at 748.35 million current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, -21.87 million current US$, in 1992.
Mali ranks 123rd of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Mali, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.73 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 1.21 million current US$ | -79.0% |
| 1992 | -21.87 million current US$ | -1915.0% |
| 1993 | 4.17 million current US$ | -119.1% |
| 1994 | 17.47 million current US$ | +319.2% |
| 1995 | 111.39 million current US$ | +537.6% |
| 1996 | 43.4 million current US$ | -61.0% |
| 1997 | 69.73 million current US$ | +60.7% |
| 1998 | 8.87 million current US$ | -87.3% |
| 1999 | 2.18 million current US$ | -75.4% |
| 2000 | 82.44 million current US$ | +3685.1% |
| 2001 | 121.73 million current US$ | +47.7% |
| 2002 | 243.81 million current US$ | +100.3% |
| 2003 | 132.26 million current US$ | -45.8% |
| 2004 | 101 million current US$ | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 223.8 million current US$ | +121.6% |
| 2006 | 83.39 million current US$ | -62.7% |
| 2007 | 72.79 million current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 180.28 million current US$ | +147.7% |
| 2009 | 748.35 million current US$ | +315.1% |
| 2010 | 405.9 million current US$ | -45.8% |
| 2011 | 556.15 million current US$ | +37.0% |
| 2012 | 397.87 million current US$ | -28.5% |
| 2013 | 307.94 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2014 | 144.22 million current US$ | -53.2% |
| 2015 | 275.53 million current US$ | +91.1% |
| 2016 | 356.48 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2017 | 563.21 million current US$ | +58.0% |
| 2018 | 467.3 million current US$ | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 720.64 million current US$ | +54.2% |
| 2020 | 536.85 million current US$ | -25.5% |
| 2021 | 639.94 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 715.66 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 702.56 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 708.59 million current US$ | +0.9% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 708.59 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 274 million current US$, 2.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 708.59 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Mali changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +3685.1% | 2.18 million current US$ | 82.44 million current US$ |
| 1992 | -1915.0% | 1.21 million current US$ | -21.87 million current US$ |
| 1995 | +537.6% | 17.47 million current US$ | 111.39 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.23 million current US$ | -21.87 million current US$ | 111.39 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 198.99 million current US$ | 72.79 million current US$ | 748.35 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 419.52 million current US$ | 144.22 million current US$ | 720.64 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 660.72 million current US$ | 536.85 million current US$ | 715.66 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Mali
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 6.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 24.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0115 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 13.76 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 18.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 10.05 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mali?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mali was 708.59 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 748.35 million current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.87 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Mali rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Mali ranks 123rd out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 391.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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