Mali: public finances

What is the budget deficit of Mali?

Mali's general government deficit was 1.5% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026), down from 2.2% in 2024. The IMF projects a deficit of 2.8% of GDP in 2026.

The IMF measure is net lending or borrowing: revenue, including grants, minus spending for the whole of government. The Ministry of Economy and Finance site could not be reached on 15 October 2026, so no national budget execution figure is given.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: Government net lending/borrowing, Mali

How much debt does Mali have?

Mali's general government gross debt was 40.3% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026), down from 44.0% in 2024. The IMF projects 39.7% in 2026.

Gross debt covers all government liabilities that require payments of interest or principal, including loans and government securities. The public debt directorate's site could not be reached on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: General government gross debt, Mali

What is the corporate tax rate in Mali?

The corporate income tax rate in Mali is 30% of taxable profit, according to Article 85 of the General Tax Code published by the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI). The taxable base is rounded down to the nearest thousand francs.

Businesses under the synthetic tax regime pay 3% of annual turnover excluding tax, according to the DGI list of taxes payable. The same list sets the tax on financial activities at 17% and a property tax of 3%, collected for local authorities. Rates can be changed by each year's finance law.

Official sources: DGI Mali: General Tax Code · DGI Mali: Taxes payable

What is Mali's national debt?

The IMF puts general government gross debt in Mali at 40.3% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 44.2% of GDP in 2023 and the low 15.4% of GDP in 2006. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 53.0% of GDP; Mali is 38th highest of 46. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 128th highest.

What is Mali's budget deficit?

In 2025, general government net lending or borrowing in Mali was -1.5% of GDP, according to the IMF, which is a deficit. The peak was 23.7% of GDP in 2006 and the low -4.6% of GDP in 2020. Sub-Saharan Africa median: -3.0% of GDP; Mali is 14th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 60th of 188.

How much does Mali's government take in?

In 2025, general government revenue in Mali was 18.6% of GDP, according to the IMF. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 42.6% of GDP; its low point was 2012, at 12.2% of GDP. It is 23rd highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 18.4% of GDP. Of 187 countries with 2025 data, 140th highest.

How big is Mali's government spending as a share of GDP?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 20.1% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 22.5% of GDP; its low point was 2012, at 13.1% of GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 20.8% of GDP; Mali is 24th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 146th of 186.

How much tax does Mali collect?

In 2020, central government tax revenue in Mali was 12.0% of GDP, according to the IMF. Its high point since 2005 was 2017, at 13.3% of GDP; its low point was 2018, at 9.8% of GDP. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 12.6% of GDP, and Mali placed 19th highest of 32. Worldwide: 103rd of 136.

How much does Mali spend on its military?

According to SIPRI, military spending in Mali was 3.9% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 1.2% of GDP (2013) to 4.2% of GDP (2024). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 1.3% of GDP; Mali is 1st highest of 44. Of 149 countries with 2025 data, 12th highest.