MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Mali
Government
Military Government
Population
22.30M
Area
1,240,192 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$18.0B
Active Personnel
13.0K
Conscription
None
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
10
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111 |  Albania | 10 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| #112 |  Ivory Coast | 10 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16 |
| #113 |  Mali | 10 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| #114 |  Niger | 10 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| #115 |  Botswana | 10 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 22.3M
Active13K
Reserve0
Paramilitary4K
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 5
Total Airports 21
Major Ports 0
Coastline 0 km
Oil Production 10K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 64 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 13,000
- Reserve Personnel 0
- Paramilitary Personnel 4,000
- Total Military Personnel 17,000
- Available for Military Service 4,500,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 220,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 30
- IFV Count 10
- APC Count 15
- Recon Vehicle Count 5
- MRAP Count 10
- Towed Artillery Count 20
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 5
- MLRS Count 5
- Mortar Count 30
- ATGM Launcher Count 20
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 10
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 20
- Fighter Aircraft Count 4
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 2
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 2
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 4
- Total Helicopters 10
- Attack Helicopter Count 2
- Transport Helicopter Count 4
- UAV Count 2
04 Naval Forces 8
- Total Ships 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 0
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 0
05 Strategic Forces 7
- Nuclear Status None
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✗ No
- Space Assets ✗ No
06 Budget & Economy 4
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 18,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 45,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 120,000,000 USD
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 5
- Total Airport Count 21
- Major Port Count 0
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 10,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 120,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 0 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 22,296,000
- Military Age Population 5,500,000
- Urban Population (%) 43 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 39 %
- Area (km²) 1,240,192 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Military Government
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 111 systems · 42 categories · 1,207 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 98 Retired 13
Age Profile
33years
average
%20
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1960–2024
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 61 -
France 8 -
People's Republic of China 6 -
Belgium 5 -
Czech Republic 4 -
Italy 4 -
Germany 3 -
Serbia 3
Inventory 111 systems · 16 categories · 1,207 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
PT-76 2
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-34 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-34/85 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54/55 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Type 62 18
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54 —
Tanks · RETIRED
ACMAT Bastion 5
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-152 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-60 NaN
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-70 9
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Fahd 5
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
WZ551 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+4 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
9K32 Strela-2 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
S-125 —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
37 mm automatic air defense gun M1939 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
S-60 12
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZPU —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZSU-23-4 Shilka NaN
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZU-23-2 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
FIREARMS
Beretta M1934 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta M1951 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
MAB PA-15 pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther PP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Manurhin MR 73 —
Revolvers · ACTIVE
Nagant M1895 —
Revolvers · RETIRED
JS 9 mm —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
MAT-49 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Stechkin —
Machine Pistols · RETIRED
MAS-36 rifle —
Bolt-Action Rifles · ACTIVE
Carcano —
Bolt-Action Rifles · RETIRED
Carcano 91/24 —
Bolt-Action Rifles · RETIRED
+30 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
MiG-15bis —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
MiG-21 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
Sukhoi Su-25 —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
Mi-24A —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-24 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Harbin Z-9 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mi-8/17 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-17 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-4 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-8 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UAV / DRONES
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 66yAK-47
- 64ySKS
- 64yMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
- 51yT-34
- 51yZSU-23-4 Shilka
04 / Defense Sector · · 3 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$120 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-120 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $5.4 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 3 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | —→2016 |  United Kingdom | Saxon | 4 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1990 |  Egypt | Fahd | 5 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Indonesia | Pindad SS1 | 100 | — | new-build | Cancelled |
No defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 19 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Mali ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Mali · 60 conflicts
60Conflicts
0Wins
0Losses
1Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 40 Agacher Strip War Highest Enemy Losses 100 Agacher Strip War Longest 20 years Operation Juniper Shield
Human Cost · Mali
42Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Boulikessi Interstate | 2025–present | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin | Primary | — |
| 2025 Tessit attack Interstate | 2025–present | Islamic State - Sahel Province | Primary | — |
| Battle of Anoumalane Interstate | 2025–present | border|20px Azawad Liberation Front | Primary | — |
| Mali fuel blockade Interstate | 2025–present | Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin | Primary | Ongoing |
| Battle of Tinzaouaten Interstate | 2024 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Kidal offensive Special Op. | 2023 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Labbezanga attack Interstate | 2023–present | Islamic State – Sahil Province | Primary | — |
| Diafarabé and Koumara attacks Interstate | 2023–present | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin | Primary | — |
| 2023 Dioura attack Interstate | 2023–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Siege of Timbuktu Interstate | 2023–present | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin | Primary | — |
| Ménaka offensive | 2022–2023 | Islamic State in the Greater Sahara | Primary | — |
| 2020 Malian coup d'état Coup | 2020–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Siege of Farabougou | 2020 | Fulani militants associated with Katiba Macina | Primary | — |
| Battle of Boulikessi (2019) | 2019–present | Ansarul Islam Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin | Primary | — |
| Soumpi Attack Interstate | 2018–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ndaki | 2018 | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin Katibat 3A | Primary | — |
| Battle of Abala Interstate | 2017 | Islamic State in the Greater Sahara | Primary | — |
| Battle of Gourma-Rharous | 2017–present | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin | Primary | — |
| ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia Intervention | 2017 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Inkadogotane ambush Interstate | 2017–present | Islamic State in the Greater Sahara | Primary | — |
| Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso Interstate | 2015–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Third Battle of Tabankort | 2015–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Tin Telout ambush | 2015–present | border|20px Coordination of Azawad Movements | Primary | — |
| Opération Barkhane Special Op. | 2014–2022 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2nd Battle of Kidal Interstate | 2014 | MNLA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Anéfis | 2014–present | MNLA border|20px MAA-Dissident border|20px HCUA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tabankort | 2014 | MNLA border|20px HCUA border|20px MAA-Dissident | Primary | — |
| Operation Serval Special Op. | 2013–2014 | Islamic militants MOJWA AQIM Ansar Dine Boko Haram Ansaru | Primary | — |
| Fourth Battle of Gao Interstate | 2013 | MOJWA Al-Mourabitoun | Primary | — |
| Battle of Anefis Interstate | 2013–present | MNLA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Konna Interstate | 2013 | Islamists groups: 25px Ansar Dine MOJWA AQIM Boko Haram | Primary | — |
| Battle of Diabaly Interstate | 2013 | Islamists groups: 25px Ansar Dine MOJWA AQIM Boko Haram | Primary | — |
| Second Battle of Gao Interstate | 2013 | MOJWA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Iminenas Interstate | 2013–present | Movement for Oneness | Primary | — |
| 5th Battle of Gao Interstate | 2013–present | MOJWA | Primary | — |
| Second Battle of Timbuktu Interstate | 2013 | AQIM | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Mali War Civil War | 2012–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2012 Tuareg rebellion Insurgency | 2012–present | MNLA AQIM Ansar Dine MOJWA | Primary | — |
| 2012 Malian coup d'état Coup | 2012 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Niafunké Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tessit Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Goumakoura Interstate | 2012 | MNLA Ansar Dine | Primary | — |
| Battle of Andéramboukane Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA | Primary | — |
| Battle of In Emsal Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA AQIM 25px Ansar Dine | Primary | — |
| Battle of Menaka Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA Tuareg volunteers | Primary | — |
| Battle of Sudere Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Kidal Interstate | 2012 | MNLA AQIM 25px Ansar Dine | Primary | — |
| Battle of Aguelhok Interstate | 2012 | MNLA AQIM 25px Ansar Dine | Primary | — |
| Fight for Tin-Hama Interstate | 2012–present | MNLA Tuareg volunteers | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tessalit Interstate | 2012 | MNLA 25px Ansar Dine AQIM | Primary | — |
| 2012 Malian counter-coup attempt Coup | 2012 | Green Berets National Guard National Gendarmerie | Primary | — |
| War in the Sahel Interstate | 2011–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of the Wagadou Forest (2011) | 2011–present | AQIM | Primary | — |
| Battle of Abeïbara | 2008–present | ATNM | Primary | — |
| Operation Juniper Shield Special Op. | 2007–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Tuareg Rebellion of 2006 Interstate | 2006 | May 23 | Primary | — |
| 1991 Malian coup d'état Coup | 1991–present | Army faction | Primary | — |
| 1987 Burkinabé coup d'état Coup | 1987–present | Government of Burkina Faso CDRs | Primary | — |
| Agacher Strip War Interstate | 1985 | Intervention | Primary | Ceasefire |
| 1968 Malian coup d'état Coup | 1968–present | Junior officers of the Army | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
MalivsAlbania
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%12
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
+%700
Total Military Personnel
+%13
Available for Military Service
+%350
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%529
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%100
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
+%100
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
+%100
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%100
MLRS Count
+%100
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%100
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%75
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%200
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%50
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%150
Total Helicopters
=
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%150
UAV Count
+%100
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%100
Aircraft Carrier Count
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
Cruiser Count
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
=
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%100
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
Deployed Warhead Count
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%6
GDP (PPP, USD)
=
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
=
Defense Industry Rank
Defense Industry Size (USD)
Defense Sector Employment
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%150
Total Airport Count
+%110
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
=
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%25
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%719
Military Age Population
+%450
Urban Population (%)
+%47
Literacy Rate (%)
+%151
Area (km²)
×43.1
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.