Lowest Poverty in Mali

Top 69 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Mali

1 Kidal 10 36.1%

2 Niono 05 36.1%

3 Nioro 03 36.1%

4 Pèlèngana 05 36.1%

5 Kolokani 07 36.1%

6 Bourem 09 36.1%

7 Sangarébougou 07 36.1%

8 Massiogo 06 36.1%

9 Djenné 04 36.1%

10 Markala 05 36.1%

11 Kadiolo 06 36.1%

12 Douentza 04 36.1%

13 Bla 05 36.1%

14 Moninnpébougou 05 36.1%

15 Zégoua 06 36.1%

16 Diré 08 36.1%

17 Diéma 03 36.1%

18 Banamba 07 36.1%

19 Kati 07 36.1%

20 Bamako 01 36.1%

21 Sikasso 06 36.1%

22 Koutiala 06 36.1%

23 Ségou 05 36.1%

24 Kayes 03 36.1%

25 Mopti 04 36.1%

26 Kalaban Koro 07 36.1%

27 Gao 09 36.1%

28 Bankass 04 36.1%

29 San 05 36.1%

30 Bougouni 06 36.1%

31 Timbuktu 08 36.1%

32 Kita 03 36.1%

33 Dialakorodji 07 36.1%

34 Koulikoro 07 36.1%

35 Fana 07 36.1%

36 Tessit 09 36.1%

37 I-n-Tillit 09 36.1%

38 Toubakoura 07 36.1%

39 Goundam 08 36.1%

40 Yorosso 06 36.1%

41 Kangaba 07 36.1%

42 Sagalo 03 36.1%

43 Ké-Macina 05 36.1%

44 Ménaka 12070577 36.1%

45 Sirakoro Méguétana 07 36.1%

46 Kokofata 03 36.1%

47 Abdel Begrou 01 36.1%

48 Kolondiéba 06 36.1%

49 Inékar 12070577 36.1%

50 Ntossoni 06 36.1%

51 Ténenkou 04 36.1%

52 Niafunké 08 36.1%

53 Yanfolila 06 36.1%

54 Bamba 09 36.1%

55 Bafoulabé 03 36.1%

56 Mahina 03 36.1%

57 Sibi 07 36.1%

58 Diourou 05 36.1%

59 Bandiagara 04 36.1%

60 Dougabougou 05 36.1%

61 Koro 04 36.1%

62 Kinmparana 05 36.1%

63 Siribala Coro 05 36.1%

64 Kabala 07 36.1%

65 Finnkolo 06 36.1%

66 Moribabougou 07 36.1%

67 Nara 07 36.1%

68 Dioïla 07 36.1%

69 Kouri 06 36.1%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Mali demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Kidal has a poverty rate of just 36.1%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 36.1% of residents in Kidal live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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