Mali
Capital: Bamako
Population
Estimated 25.2 million (2025)
Area
Approximately 1,240,192 km²
GDP
$22.4 billion (2025)
Bordering Countries
7
Overview
West Africa, landlocked; borders Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania
Mali is a vast West African landlocked country with a rich history and significant gold resources. It faces challenges from political instability, security issues in the north, and climate vulnerability in the Sahel.
Bordering Countries: Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Gold (third largest producer in Africa), salt, agricultural products
Key Industries
Agriculture (subsistence), gold mining, salt, livestock, trade
Main Trade Partners
Regional neighbors and international gold markets
Economic Challenges
Political instability, security challenges in north, infrastructure deficits, poverty, food insecurity
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Routes to coastal ports in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana
Port Access
Neighboring coastal countries' ports
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Limited paved roads and railways; ongoing connectivity improvements
Trade & Transit Challenges
Security concerns, poor infrastructure, high transport costs
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Focus on economic diversification, infrastructure development, improving security, regional integration through ECOWAS
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Infrastructure rehabilitation (roads, energy), security sector reforms, peacebuilding, poverty reduction programs