Mali Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Mali
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Mali. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Mali at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
N/A
Armed Conflict Context
Mali has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
1,008(2024)
Military Spending
4.2% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Mali:
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. Embassy operations . Do Not Travel to Mali for any reason due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping , unrest and health. Advisory summary Do not travel to Mali for any reason. Due to safety risks, family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in Mali. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Mali are not allowed to travel outside of Bamako due to safety risks. Due to the potential for terrorist attacks the U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Mali Population & Demographics
Population of 24,478,595, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mali safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Mali at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel).
What is the crime rate in Mali?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Mali.
What is the US travel advisory level for Mali?
Mali is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).