Moving to Mali from Chad

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Chad to Mali — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Chad to Mali.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Chad to Mali, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
694 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Chad live in Mali · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mali?

Top countries of origin for Mali's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Chad to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
ML
20.2

Mali performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
ML
0.3t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Mali leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
ML
8.0%

Mali generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
ML
$2,500

Chad generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
ML
60.6

Mali performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Bamako
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month N'djamena Bamako
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad and Mali. To live, work, or study long-term in Mali, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mali's immigration authority.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Mali without a visa.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mali?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mali has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mali safe for expats?

Mali performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Chad?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What's the weather like in Mali compared to Chad?

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD ML
Population 17,963,211 20,741,769
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +223
Time zones 1 1