Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Mali
Mali: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 28.23 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Mali, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Mali recorded 28.23 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mali peaked at 35.1 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 24.58, in 2002.
Mali ranks 29th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27.87 | — |
| 2001 | 29.56 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 24.58 | -16.9% |
| 2003 | 27.95 | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 26.53 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 25.94 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 27.87 | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 27.95 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 34.8 | +24.5% |
| 2009 | 29.1 | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 32.63 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 24.95 | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 26.7 | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 33.57 | +25.7% |
| 2014 | 32 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 33.28 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 33.72 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 30.31 | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 29.8 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 31.96 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 30.52 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 32.96 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 35.1 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 27.19 | -16.3% |
| 2025 | 26.84 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 29.47 | +9.8% |
| 2027 | 28.23 | -4.2% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 28.23 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 89% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mali's 28.23 is below the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 89% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.22 | 24.58 | 34.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.89 | 24.95 | 33.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.35 | 26.84 | 35.1 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mali?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mali was 28.23 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 35.1 in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.58 in 2002.
- How does Mali rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Mali ranks 29th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.