Cereals, primary — Production in Mali
Mali: Cereals, primary — Production was 10.44 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Mali, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — production in Mali stood at 10.44 million t.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Mali peaked at 10.45 million t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 817,000 t, in 1972.
That places Mali 46th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production in Mali, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.11 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.17 million t | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 1.06 million t | -9.4% |
| 1964 | 947,700 t | -10.4% |
| 1965 | 991,700 t | +4.6% |
| 1966 | 1.05 million t | +6.2% |
| 1967 | 1.15 million t | +9.6% |
| 1968 | 1.01 million t | -12.1% |
| 1969 | 1.18 million t | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 991,241 t | -15.9% |
| 1971 | 983,742 t | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 817,000 t | -16.9% |
| 1973 | 890,000 t | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 1.15 million t | +29.7% |
| 1975 | 1.31 million t | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 1.18 million t | -9.4% |
| 1977 | 1.07 million t | -9.2% |
| 1978 | 1.21 million t | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 1.08 million t | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 967,911 t | -10.5% |
| 1981 | 1.20 million t | +23.7% |
| 1982 | 1.28 million t | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 1.48 million t | +15.6% |
| 1984 | 1.11 million t | -24.9% |
| 1985 | 1.72 million t | +54.9% |
| 1986 | 1.73 million t | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 1.64 million t | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 2.20 million t | +34.0% |
| 1989 | 2.16 million t | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 1.77 million t | -17.9% |
| 1991 | 2.41 million t | +36.3% |
| 1992 | 1.81 million t | -25.1% |
| 1993 | 2.23 million t | +23.1% |
| 1994 | 2.46 million t | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 2.19 million t | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 2.22 million t | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 2.14 million t | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 2.55 million t | +19.2% |
| 1999 | 2.89 million t | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 2.31 million t | -20.2% |
| 2001 | 2.58 million t | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 2.52 million t | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 3.41 million t | +35.4% |
| 2004 | 2.85 million t | -16.6% |
| 2005 | 3.40 million t | +19.5% |
| 2006 | 3.69 million t | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 3.89 million t | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 4.82 million t | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 6.06 million t | +25.8% |
| 2010 | 5.34 million t | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 5.78 million t | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 6.56 million t | +13.5% |
| 2013 | 6.99 million t | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 6.98 million t | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8.06 million t | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 8.85 million t | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 9.30 million t | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 10.16 million t | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 10.45 million t | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 10.35 million t | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 8.82 million t | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 10.29 million t | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 9.98 million t | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 10.44 million t | +4.6% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 10.44 million t is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million t, 3.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 10.44 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.52 million t, 6.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.07 million t | 947,700 t | 1.18 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.07 million t | 817,000 t | 1.31 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.55 million t | 967,911 t | 2.20 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.27 million t | 1.77 million t | 2.89 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.55 million t | 2.31 million t | 6.06 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.85 million t | 5.34 million t | 10.45 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.98 million t | 8.82 million t | 10.44 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4046 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0015 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.74 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Mali?
- Cereals, primary — production in Mali was 10.44 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 10.45 million t in 2019.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 817,000 t in 1972.
- How does Mali rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Mali ranks 46th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.