This is a list of regions of Mali (with 2012 borders) by Human Development Index as of 2021.[1]
Note: Gao Region (including the newly created Ménaka Region) and Kidal Region are grouped and have their own HDI.
| Rank | Region | HDI (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Medium human development | ||
| 1 | Bamako | 0.606 |
| Low human development | ||
| 2 | Koulikoro | 0.432 |
| – |  Mali (average)
|
0.428 |
| 3 | Sikasso | 0.407 |
| 4 | Kayes | 0.393 |
| 5 | Gao (with Ménaka) and Kidal | 0.389 |
| 6 | Ségou | 0.380 |
| 7 | Mopti | 0.352 |
| 8 | Tombouctou (with Taoudénit) | 0.331 |