Mali
Mali
Although a spillover effect is observed in its neighbouring countries, Mali remains the epicentre of the protracted crisis in the Central Sahel.
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Key statistics
547,991
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
538,558
Malians were refugees, asylum-seekers or otherwise in need of international protection worldwide at the end of 2024
$85.5 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Mali are sustained
Mali remains the epicentre of the protracted Central Sahel crisis, where continued insecurity, climatic shocks, and communal conflict have led to widespread displacement. While the country hosts refugees and asylum-seekers from neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso – who have been granted refugee status without individual determination – over 360,000 people remain internally displaced, and more than 90,000 Malian refugees have returned since 2013.
UNHCR Mali works to address pressing protection needs and pursue durable solutions through voluntary return, reintegration, and local integration where feasible. The agency supports asylum processes, helps strengthen national legal frameworks in line with international standards, and continues to advocate for the domestication of the Kampala Convention.
UNHCR’s 2023–2026 strategy aligns with national and UN frameworks, aiming to reduce protection risks, empower communities, and advance sustainable solutions. Rooted in the Peace-Development-Humanitarian nexus, the strategy promotes community-based approaches, strengthens regional cooperation, and seeks to ensure inclusion of displaced and stateless persons in national development plans. Cross-cutting priorities include gender equality, climate action and civic participation – such as enabling Malian refugees abroad to take part in elections.
Strategy and results
This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.
Strategy
Latest multi-year strategy, outlining key priorities and a comprehensive overview of operational plans as part of the Global Appeal.
Indicators and targets
Indicators and targets enable operations to establish their benchmarks and targets for comparison with results.
Annual Results Report
Latest Annual Results Report highlighting key achievements from the year and published as part of the Global Report.
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Population and financial overview
Mali
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Populations
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Office contact details
For information about our operation in Mali, please contact us through our Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
