Mali—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #79 of 170Updated May 2026
Latest Value
41,000
2020
YoY Change
+95.2%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#79
of 170 countries
Maximum
41,000
2020
Minimum
7,800
2012
CAGR
+5.1%
21 years
Last
41,000
Previous
21,000
Highest
41,000
Lowest
7,800
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mali's armed forces personnel was 41,000 in 2020, ranking #79 out of 170 countries. This represents a +95.2% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 41,000 (2020) and the lowest was 7,800 (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,000 | +95.2% |
| 2019 | 21,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 21,000 | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 18,000 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 17,800 | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 15,800 | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 13,800 | +16.9% |
| 2013 | 11,800 | +51.3% |
| 2012 | 7,800 | -35.8% |
| 2011 | 12,150 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 12,150 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 12,150 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 12,000 | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 11,000 | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 12,200 | -19.7% |
| 2002 | 15,200 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 15,200 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 15,200 |
Top Countries — Armed Forces Personnel
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 3.1M | 2020 |
| 2 | China | 2.5M | 2020 |
| 3 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 1.5M | 2020 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 1.5M | 2020 |
| 5 | United States | 1.4M | 2020 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 943,000 | 2020 |
| 7 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 836,000 | 2020 |
| 8 | Brazil | 762,000 | 2020 |
| 9 | Indonesia | 676,000 | 2020 |
| 10 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 650,000 | 2020 |