Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Mali
Mali: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate was -1.79 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Mali, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Mali recorded -1.79 % change on previous year for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 111.1% on the previous year and up 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Mali peaked at 52.86 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -25.28 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Mali 54th out of 158 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Mali, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -8.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 52.86 % change on previous year | -756.1% |
| 2005 | -7.1 % change on previous year | -113.4% |
| 2006 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 2007 | -7.75 % change on previous year | +341.7% |
| 2008 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 2009 | -24.86 % change on previous year | -594.3% |
| 2010 | 11.24 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 2011 | -7.24 % change on previous year | -164.4% |
| 2012 | -8.9 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 2013 | 14.28 % change on previous year | -260.5% |
| 2014 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 2015 | -3.84 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2016 | 38.86 % change on previous year | -1112.5% |
| 2017 | -25.28 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2018 | -15.71 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2019 | 12.8 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 2020 | 23.12 % change on previous year | +80.6% |
| 2021 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 2022 | -7.94 % change on previous year | +647.9% |
| 2023 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -184.5% |
| 2024 | 16.2 % change on previous year | +141.5% |
| 2025 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.19 % change on previous year | -24.86 % change on previous year | 52.86 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.5885 % change on previous year | -25.28 % change on previous year | 38.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.87 % change on previous year | -7.94 % change on previous year | 23.12 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Mali?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Mali was -1.79 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 52.86 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.28 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Mali rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate?
- Mali ranks 54th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.