What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Mali?

Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Mali was 37.3% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mali?

The highest recorded value was 45.6% in 2007.

What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mali?

The lowest recorded value was 35.3% in 2004.

How does Mali rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?

Mali ranks 164th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.

Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Mali?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Mali data come from?

The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Mali

Name: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Mali
Creator: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mali: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 37.3% in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)

37.3%

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

164th

of 186 countries

All-time high

45.6%

in 2007

All-time low

35.3%

in 2004

Years of data

2004–2020

Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Mali, 2004–2020

Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Mali recorded 37.3% for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in 2020.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Mali peaked at 45.6% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 35.3%, in 2004.

That places Mali 164th out of 186 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	39.8%	35.3%	45.6%	6
2010s	38.5%	35.8%	42.9%	10
2020s	37.3%	37.3%	37.3%	1

Countries ranked near Mali

161 Congo, Dem. Rep. 38.7% compare
162 Burundi 38.3% compare
163 Timor-Leste 37.4% compare
164 Kenya 37.3% compare
166 Mongolia 37.2% compare
167 Benin 36.6% compare

See the full ranking of 186 places →

More work & labour data for Mali

Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 67.0% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 81.0% (2025)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 65.2% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 52.8% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 68.5% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 82.3% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 54.3% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Mali?: Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Mali was 37.3% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mali?: The highest recorded value was 45.6% in 2007.
What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mali?: The lowest recorded value was 35.3% in 2004.
How does Mali rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?: Mali ranks 164th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Mali?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mali data come from?: The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit: %
Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 3,162 data points, 2004–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the estimated total compensation of employees given as a percent of GDP. It provides information about the relative share of output paid as compensation to employees, compared to the share paid to capital.