Individuals using the Internet in Mali

Mali: Individuals using the Internet was 36.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
36.8%
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
172nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
36.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Mali, 1990–2024

0102030401990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.002 % of population1997: 0.01 % of population1998: 0.02 % of population1999: 0.061 % of population2000: 0.143 % of population2001: 0.186 % of population2002: 0.227 % of population2003: 0.31 % of population2004: 0.433 % of population2005: 0.507 % of population2006: 0.73 % of population2007: 0.81 % of population2008: 1.6 % of population2009: 1.8 % of population2010: 2 % of population2011: 2.2 % of population2012: 2.8 % of population2013: 3.5 % of population2014: 7 % of population2015: 10.3 % of population2016: 14 % of population2017: 18.9 % of population2018: 21.4 % of population2019: 25 % of population2020: 29.1 % of population2021: 34 % of population2022: 35.2 % of population2023: 36 % of population2024: 36.8 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

Mali recorded 36.8% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 425.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Mali peaked at 36.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Mali ranks 172nd of 208 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 5
2000s 0.7% 0.1% 1.8% 10
2010s 10.7% 2.0% 25.0% 10
2020s 34.2% 29.1% 36.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Mali?
Individuals using the internet in Mali was 36.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 36.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Mali rank for individuals using the internet?
Mali ranks 172nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 425.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.