Literate and illiterate world population in Mali
Mali: Literate and illiterate world population was 64.4% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Literate and illiterate world population in Mali, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, literate and illiterate world population in Mali stood at 64.4%. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Mali peaked at 90.6% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 64.4%, in 2024.
That places Mali 3rd out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 90.6% | 90.6% | 90.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 81.0% | 81.0% | 81.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 74.9% | 73.8% | 76.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 67.4% | 64.5% | 69.4% | 4 |
| 2020s | 64.4% | 64.4% | 64.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 1 Chad 69.4% compare
- 2 Niger 64.4% compare
- 4 Afghanistan 62.7% compare
- 5 Guinea 60.4% compare
- 6 Burkina Faso 58.4% compare
More population data for Mali
- Population growth rate 3.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Mali?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Mali was 64.4% in 2024, according to UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 90.6% in 1976.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.4% in 2024.
- How does Mali rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Mali ranks 3rd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.