CO₂ emissions by sector in Mali
Mali: CO₂ emissions by sector was 50,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
157th
of 187 countries
All-time high
120,000 tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Mali, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Mali is 50,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and down 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Mali peaked at 120,000 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Mali ranks 157th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Mali, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 10,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2002 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2003 | 10,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2004 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2005 | 70,000 tonnes | +133.3% |
| 2006 | 50,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2007 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 80,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 70,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 120,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 40,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2017 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2018 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 40,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2020 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2021 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2022 | 40,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2023 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 50,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,000 tonnes, 30% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mali's 50,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 29% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 40,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 70,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 156 Maldives 60,000 tonnes compare
- 157 Cape Verde 50,000 tonnes compare
- 157 Eritrea 50,000 tonnes compare
- 160 Grenada 40,000 tonnes compare
- 160 Montenegro 40,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Mali
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 209.26 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 40.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 789.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,757 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,603 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.63 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Mali?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Mali was 50,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 120,000 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Mali rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Mali ranks 157th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.