Mali: immigration

How many refugees are there in Mali?

Mali hosted 286,715 refugees and 322 asylum seekers at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. Most came from Burkina Faso (200,771) and Niger (68,961), followed by Mauritania (15,044).

The figures come from government and UNHCR registration and refer to the end of the calendar year. They count people recognised as refugees or registered by UNHCR, not all migrants from neighbouring countries living in Mali.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, country of asylum Mali, 2025 · UNHCR: Refugees in Mali by origin, 2025

How many people are displaced inside Mali?

414,524 people were internally displaced within Mali at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. During 2025, 153,133 displaced people returned to their home areas.

Internally displaced people have fled their homes but stayed in the country. UNHCR's figures refer to the end of the calendar year and are compiled with the government and humanitarian partners. They are revised as new registration data come in.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, Mali, 2025

How many Malian refugees are there?

519,738 refugees and 23,629 asylum seekers from Mali were living in other countries at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. 1,043 Malian refugees returned home during 2025.

The figures count people recognised as refugees or registered by UNHCR in host countries, and refer to the end of the year. They do not include Malians who live abroad as labour migrants, who are counted in other migration statistics.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, origin Mali, 2025

What share of Mali's population are immigrants?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2024, is 2.2%. It was 2.3% in 2015. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 2.2%; Mali is 24th highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 128th of 193.

How many people move to Mali each year?

-48,019: that is net migration in Mali for 2025, according to the UN Population Division. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at -14,962; its low point was 2012, at -140,507. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was -5,646, and Mali placed 44th highest of 48. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 170th highest.

How many refugees live in Mali?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 286,715. No year since 2005 has been higher. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 35,241; Mali is 11th highest of 45. Worldwide: 27th of 169.

How many refugees come from Mali?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 519,738. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 12,726; Mali is 7th highest of 48. Worldwide: 11th of 189.

How much are remittances to Mali?

The World Bank puts personal remittances received in Mali at 4.0% of GDP in 2024. Its high point since 2005 was 2013, at 5.7% of GDP; its low point was 2005, at 2.4% of GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 2.5% of GDP; Mali is 12th highest of 36. Worldwide: 51st of 156.