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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