Moving to Mali from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
ML
20.2

Venezuela performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
ML
1.9

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
ML
0.3t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Mali leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
ML
8.0%

Venezuela 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

VE
5.5%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
ML
$2,500

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
ML
60.6

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Bamako
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Caracas Bamako
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), 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 Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Mali.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Mali passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.

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?

Venezuela performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE ML
Population 29,789,730 20,741,769
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171