Precipitation anomalies in Mali

Mali: Precipitation anomalies was -11.62 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-11.62 millimeters
Change on year
down 120.5%
World rank
86th
of 192 countries
All-time high
206.72 millimeters
in 1947
All-time low
-98.06 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Mali, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Mali recorded -11.62 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

The figure is down 120.5% on the previous year and down 507.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Mali peaked at 206.72 millimeters in 1947 and was at its lowest, -98.06 millimeters, in 1941.

That places Mali 86th out of 192 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 33.27 millimeters -98.06 millimeters 206.72 millimeters 10
1950s 92.86 millimeters 37.44 millimeters 176.77 millimeters 10
1960s 70.55 millimeters 17.1 millimeters 133.63 millimeters 10
1970s 50.15 millimeters 6.29 millimeters 98.09 millimeters 10
1980s 21.8 millimeters -38.28 millimeters 70.64 millimeters 10
1990s 14.99 millimeters -18.4 millimeters 93.07 millimeters 10
2000s -15.72 millimeters -49.33 millimeters 39.55 millimeters 10
2010s -3.41 millimeters -44.22 millimeters 45.67 millimeters 10
2020s -8.41 millimeters -62.58 millimeters 56.72 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 83 Tunisia -8.04 millimeters compare
  2. 84 Qatar -8.07 millimeters compare
  3. 85 Andorra -10.17 millimeters compare
  4. 87 Saudi Arabia -12.52 millimeters compare
  5. 88 Mauritania -13.11 millimeters compare
  6. 89 Mexico -13.54 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Mali?
Precipitation anomalies in Mali was -11.62 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 206.72 millimeters in 1947.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was -98.06 millimeters in 1941.
How does Mali rank for precipitation anomalies?
Mali ranks 86th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is down 507.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.