Highest Unemployment in Mali

Top 69 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Mali

1 Kidal 10 2.8%

2 Niono 05 2.8%

3 Nioro 03 2.8%

4 Pèlèngana 05 2.8%

5 Kolokani 07 2.8%

6 Bourem 09 2.8%

7 Sangarébougou 07 2.8%

8 Massiogo 06 2.8%

9 Djenné 04 2.8%

10 Markala 05 2.8%

11 Kadiolo 06 2.8%

12 Douentza 04 2.8%

13 Bla 05 2.8%

14 Moninnpébougou 05 2.8%

15 Zégoua 06 2.8%

16 Diré 08 2.8%

17 Diéma 03 2.8%

18 Banamba 07 2.8%

19 Kati 07 2.8%

20 Bamako 01 2.8%

21 Sikasso 06 2.8%

22 Koutiala 06 2.8%

23 Ségou 05 2.8%

24 Kayes 03 2.8%

25 Mopti 04 2.8%

26 Kalaban Koro 07 2.8%

27 Gao 09 2.8%

28 Bankass 04 2.8%

29 San 05 2.8%

30 Bougouni 06 2.8%

31 Timbuktu 08 2.8%

32 Kita 03 2.8%

33 Dialakorodji 07 2.8%

34 Koulikoro 07 2.8%

35 Fana 07 2.8%

36 Tessit 09 2.8%

37 I-n-Tillit 09 2.8%

38 Toubakoura 07 2.8%

39 Goundam 08 2.8%

40 Yorosso 06 2.8%

41 Kangaba 07 2.8%

42 Sagalo 03 2.8%

43 Ké-Macina 05 2.8%

44 Ménaka 12070577 2.8%

45 Sirakoro Méguétana 07 2.8%

46 Kokofata 03 2.8%

47 Abdel Begrou 01 2.8%

48 Kolondiéba 06 2.8%

49 Inékar 12070577 2.8%

50 Ntossoni 06 2.8%

51 Ténenkou 04 2.8%

52 Niafunké 08 2.8%

53 Yanfolila 06 2.8%

54 Bamba 09 2.8%

55 Bafoulabé 03 2.8%

56 Mahina 03 2.8%

57 Sibi 07 2.8%

58 Diourou 05 2.8%

59 Bandiagara 04 2.8%

60 Dougabougou 05 2.8%

61 Koro 04 2.8%

62 Kinmparana 05 2.8%

63 Siribala Coro 05 2.8%

64 Kabala 07 2.8%

65 Finnkolo 06 2.8%

66 Moribabougou 07 2.8%

67 Nara 07 2.8%

68 Dioïla 07 2.8%

69 Kouri 06 2.8%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Mali face significant economic challenges. Kidal has an unemployment rate of 2.8%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Kidal, about 1 in 35 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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