1 mission of Mali in Austria: Consulate of Mali in Vienna, Austria. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Mamadou Kone, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Mali offers a unique blend of history and culture that can appeal to adventurous travelers, including some Austrians. Although it attracts a relatively small number of visitors annually, those who do visit tend to spend significantly, engaging deeply with the local culture and landscapes. With 7.5 million Austrians traveling abroad each year, there is potential interest among them in exploring Mali as a destination.
Mali is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Austria. While Austria ranks 14th in safety among European countries for walking alone at night, there is no comparable data for Mali. According to the Global Peace Index, Mali is ranked 151st out of 160 countries, significantly lower than Austria's ranking of 3rd. Crime statistics further illustrate this disparity. Austria has a low murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, while Mali's data is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index also shows that Austria scores better across various crime categories, such as mafia groups (Austria 2.0 vs. Mali 3.0) and state crime (Austria 4.0 vs. Mali 8.5). Overall, tourists from Austria should exercise caution when considering travel to Mali due to the higher levels of crime and instability.