Moving to Mali from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cote d'Ivoire to Mali — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Cote d'Ivoire to Mali, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
195,271 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
ML
20.2

Mali performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CI
86.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
ML
0.3t

Mali performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.4
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
ML
8.0%

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
ML
$2,500

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Mali across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
ML
60.6

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Bamako
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Bamako
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: 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 Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Mali without a visa.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Mali compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

Both Cote d'Ivoire and Mali share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

CI ML
Population 28,713,423 20,741,769
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110