Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali
Mali: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 53,869 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali stood at 53,869 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.3% on the previous year and down 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali peaked at 144,035 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 53,869 tonnes, in 2026.
Mali ranks 41st of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 115,742 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 144,035 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 2005 | 138,115 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 132,442 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 111,557 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2008 | 130,756 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 103,697 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 118,192 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2011 | 111,537 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 91,637 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2013 | 111,808 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2014 | 94,916 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 83,692 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 112,098 tonnes | +33.9% |
| 2017 | 84,820 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2018 | 66,393 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2019 | 74,060 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 73,394 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 90,322 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 87,360 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 91,752 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 92,700 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 87,310 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2026 | 53,869 tonnes | -38.3% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 53,869 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 19,009 tonnes, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 53,869 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,647 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125,192 tonnes | 103,697 tonnes | 144,035 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 94,915 tonnes | 66,393 tonnes | 118,192 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 82,387 tonnes | 53,869 tonnes | 92,700 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More climate change data for Mali
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 32,970 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,859 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,111 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,757 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,603 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Mali was 53,869 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 144,035 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,869 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Mali rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Mali ranks 41st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.