New internal displacements in Mali
Mali: New internal displacements was 101,338 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Mali, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Mali is 101,338, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 36.7% on the previous year and up 25,234.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Mali peaked at 290,658 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 400, in 2015.
Mali ranks 42nd of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,500 | — |
| 2010 | 5,840 | +133.6% |
| 2011 | 18,340 | +214.0% |
| 2012 | 236,000 | +1186.8% |
| 2013 | 146,500 | -37.9% |
| 2014 | 19,200 | -86.9% |
| 2015 | 400 | -97.9% |
| 2016 | 14,566 | +3541.5% |
| 2017 | 42,190 | +189.6% |
| 2018 | 145,314 | +244.4% |
| 2019 | 290,658 | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 284,087 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 255,168 | -10.2% |
| 2022 | 177,947 | -30.3% |
| 2023 | 185,124 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 160,142 | -13.5% |
| 2025 | 101,338 | -36.7% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 101,338 is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 61% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 101,338 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 7.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Mali changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +3541.5% | 400 | 14,566 |
| 2012 | +1186.8% | 18,340 | 236,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1 |
| 2010s | 91,901 | 400 | 290,658 | 10 |
| 2020s | 193,968 | 101,338 | 284,087 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More population data for Mali
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 47,440 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5014 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.717 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.87 million people (2100)
- Population density 65.03 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4401 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Mali?
- New internal displacements in Mali was 101,338 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 290,658 in 2019.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 in 2015.
- How does Mali rank for new internal displacements?
- Mali ranks 42nd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25,234.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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