Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Mali
Mali: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.29 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
135th
of 200 countries
All-time high
8.07 billion BoP, current US$
in 2023
All-time low
190.02 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Imports of goods and services in Mali, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Mali is 7.29 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and up 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Mali peaked at 8.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 190.02 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Mali 135th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Mali, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 238.67 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 190.02 million BoP, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1977 | 206.57 million BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 350.09 million BoP, current US$ | +69.5% |
| 1979 | 434.13 million BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1980 | 520.16 million BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 437.93 million BoP, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1982 | 395.31 million BoP, current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1983 | 407.80 million BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 430.71 million BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 592.17 million BoP, current US$ | +37.5% |
| 1986 | 645.67 million BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 662.48 million BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 699.42 million BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 632.80 million BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 829.56 million BoP, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1991 | 851.45 million BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 955.38 million BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 853.18 million BoP, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 766.22 million BoP, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1995 | 991.33 million BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1996 | 934.86 million BoP, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 895.73 million BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 911.56 million BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 977.63 million BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 928.20 million BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2002 | 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 1.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2004 | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 2.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 2.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 3.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +43.7% |
| 2009 | 2.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 3.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2011 | 3.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 5.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2014 | 5.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 5.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 5.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 6.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 6.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 6.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 7.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2022 | 7.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 8.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.97 billion BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.19 billion BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 283.90 million BoP, current US$ | 190.02 million BoP, current US$ | 434.13 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 542.45 million BoP, current US$ | 395.31 million BoP, current US$ | 699.42 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 896.69 million BoP, current US$ | 766.22 million BoP, current US$ | 991.33 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 928.20 million BoP, current US$ | 3.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 132 Brunei 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 133 Botswana 7.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 134 Burkina Faso 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 136 Papua New Guinea 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 137 Bahamas 7.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 138 Afghanistan 6.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Mali?
- Imports of goods and services in Mali was 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 8.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 190.02 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Mali rank for imports of goods and services?
- Mali ranks 135th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.