Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mali
Mali: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 558.11 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mali, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mali is 558.11 hectares, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 70.8% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mali peaked at 7,792 hectares in 2002 and was at its lowest, 558.11 hectares, in 2024.
Mali ranks 52nd of 225 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,642 hectares | 1,245 hectares | 7,792 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,312 hectares | 643.98 hectares | 5,903 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,992 hectares | 558.11 hectares | 4,937 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mali?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mali was 558.11 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 7,792 hectares in 2002.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 558.11 hectares in 2024.
- How does Mali rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Mali ranks 52nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.