Life Expectancy
Median Age
Population
23.65 million
60
15.3
MALI,AFRICA
Social Determinants of Health
"Social determinants of health are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks." ¹ They can be organized into 5 domains, economic stability, education access and quality, healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context.¹
References
- US Department of Health and Human Services. Social Determinants of Health. https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health
- CDC in Mali. Global Health. https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/mali/default.htm
- UNICEF. https://www.unicef.org/mali/en/education
- Brittanica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Mali/Plant-and-animal-life
- US Department of Travel. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mali-travel-advisory.html#:~:text=Do%20not%20travel%20to%20Mali,robbery%2C%20is%20common%20in%20Mali.
Economic Stability
Over half of Mali’s population lives in extreme poverty surviving on less than $2.15 per person per day. More than half of the population lives in rural areas and nearly 80 percent work in agriculture. However, their economy proved resilient in 2022, with GDP growth estimated at 3.5%. Growth should stabilize at around 3.5%, due to a slight downturn in agricultural cereal production and the repercussions of an acute electricity supply shock on the productive fabric.
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Roughly three-fifths of the population is rural, typically living in thatched dwellings grouped together in villages of between 150 and 600 inhabitants and surrounded by cultivated fields and grazing lands. Their homes are built in the Sudanese style of architecture, characterized by tall mud walls with wooden limbs and planks that stick out from the surface, providing a frame for the mud walls but also creating a type of ladder permitting yearly replastering. Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali.
Education Access and Quality
Despite improvements in education, over two million children aged 5 to 17 are not attending school, and more than half of young people aged 15 to 24 are illiterate. Factors such as poverty, child labor, child marriage, insecurity, and lack of nearby schools contribute to high dropout rates. Inadequate resources and poor-quality environments hinder learning. Girls and children from poorer families face the highest risk of dropping out, with significantly lower enrollment rates compared to boys^3.
Healthcare Access and Quality
Malian life expectancy at birth is lower than both the African and global averages, with females at 62 years and males at 58 years. Neonatal disorders, malaria, diarrheal diseases, and lower respiratory infections are among the top causes of death. Mali lags behind global figures. Challenges such as incomplete reporting, high neonatal mortality rates, and preventable childhood deaths persist due to factors like poverty, insecurity, low literacy, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
Social and Community Context
Islam is the predominant religion. Music is a notable aspect of Malian culture, particularly the traditions of jalis (griots) and instruments. Bambara is the primary language, with 13 national languages. Family holds great importance, with an emphasis on collective support and respect for elders. The diet consists of staples like millet, rice, and corn, supplemented by meat sauces and fruits like mangoes and bananas. Meals are often shared.
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Life Expectancy
Median Age
Population
23.65 million
60
15.3
MALI,AFRICA
Social Determinants of Health
"Social determinants of health are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks." ¹ They can be organized into 5 domains, economic stability, education access and quality, healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context.¹
References
Economic Stability
Over half of Mali’s population lives in extreme poverty surviving on less than $2.15 per person per day. More than half of the population lives in rural areas and nearly 80 percent work in agriculture. However, their economy proved resilient in 2022, with GDP growth estimated at 3.5%. Growth should stabilize at around 3.5%, due to a slight downturn in agricultural cereal production and the repercussions of an acute electricity supply shock on the productive fabric.
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Roughly three-fifths of the population is rural, typically living in thatched dwellings grouped together in villages of between 150 and 600 inhabitants and surrounded by cultivated fields and grazing lands. Their homes are built in the Sudanese style of architecture, characterized by tall mud walls with wooden limbs and planks that stick out from the surface, providing a frame for the mud walls but also creating a type of ladder permitting yearly replastering. Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali.
Education Access and Quality
Despite improvements in education, over two million children aged 5 to 17 are not attending school, and more than half of young people aged 15 to 24 are illiterate. Factors such as poverty, child labor, child marriage, insecurity, and lack of nearby schools contribute to high dropout rates. Inadequate resources and poor-quality environments hinder learning. Girls and children from poorer families face the highest risk of dropping out, with significantly lower enrollment rates compared to boys^3.
Healthcare Access and Quality
Malian life expectancy at birth is lower than both the African and global averages, with females at 62 years and males at 58 years. Neonatal disorders, malaria, diarrheal diseases, and lower respiratory infections are among the top causes of death. Mali lags behind global figures. Challenges such as incomplete reporting, high neonatal mortality rates, and preventable childhood deaths persist due to factors like poverty, insecurity, low literacy, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
Social and Community Context
Islam is the predominant religion. Music is a notable aspect of Malian culture, particularly the traditions of jalis (griots) and instruments. Bambara is the primary language, with 13 national languages. Family holds great importance, with an emphasis on collective support and respect for elders. The diet consists of staples like millet, rice, and corn, supplemented by meat sauces and fruits like mangoes and bananas. Meals are often shared.