Net migration in Mali

Mali: Net migration was -48,019 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-48,019
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
192nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
-8,914
in 2002
All-time low
-140,507
in 2012
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Mali, 1960–2025

-150.0k-100.0k-50.0k0196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

Mali recorded -48,019 for net migration in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Mali peaked at -8,914 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -140,507, in 2012.

Mali ranks 192nd of 215 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
1960s -14,036 -18,302 -10,139 10
1970s -25,408 -33,999 -17,479 10
1980s -57,987 -90,940 -30,156 10
1990s -59,265 -77,172 -21,702 10
2000s -17,588 -34,383 -8,914 10
2010s -50,732 -140,507 -30,251 10
2020s -35,329 -48,019 -14,962 6

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 189 Dominican Republic -35,306 compare
  2. 190 Indonesia -39,509 compare
  3. 191 Myanmar -39,661 compare
  4. 193 Vietnam -48,171 compare
  5. 194 Zimbabwe -54,555 compare
  6. 195 Morocco -56,254 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Mali?
Net migration in Mali was -48,019 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was -8,914 in 2002.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was -140,507 in 2012.
How does Mali rank for net migration?
Mali ranks 192nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.