Distribution of Democracy Index in Mali
Mali: Distribution of Democracy Index was 15 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Mali, 1960–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, distribution of democracy index in Mali stood at 15.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Mali peaked at 17 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1960.
Mali ranks 99th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.7 | 3 | 15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.89 | 10 | 17 | 9 |
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.164 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.49 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.315 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.164 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.164 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.15 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Mali?
- Distribution of democracy index in Mali was 15 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 17 in 2005.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1960.
- How does Mali rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Mali ranks 99th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution of Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
It combines information on the extent to which open, multi-party, and competitive elections choose a chief executive who faces comprehensive institutional constraints, and political participation is competitive. It ranges from 0 to 20 (fully democratic).