Exported deforestation in Mali
Mali: Exported deforestation was 14.46 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Mali, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exported deforestation in Mali is 14.46 hectares, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Mali peaked at 86.53 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14.46 hectares, in 2023.
Mali ranks 109th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exported deforestation in Mali, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20.41 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 19.46 hectares | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 25.3 hectares | +30.0% |
| 2008 | 26.84 hectares | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 26.34 hectares | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 24.04 hectares | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 30.32 hectares | +26.1% |
| 2012 | 43.96 hectares | +45.0% |
| 2013 | 83.18 hectares | +89.2% |
| 2014 | 70.23 hectares | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 86.53 hectares | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 79.5 hectares | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 79.05 hectares | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 50.92 hectares | -35.6% |
| 2019 | 38.95 hectares | -23.5% |
| 2020 | 35.37 hectares | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 25.08 hectares | -29.1% |
| 2022 | 14.64 hectares | -41.6% |
| 2023 | 14.46 hectares | -1.2% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 14.46 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 551.19 hectares, 3% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 14.46 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 578.35 hectares, 3% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.67 hectares | 19.46 hectares | 26.84 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 58.67 hectares | 24.04 hectares | 86.53 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.39 hectares | 14.46 hectares | 35.37 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More environment data for Mali
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.401 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.44 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 3.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exported deforestation in Mali?
- Exported deforestation in Mali was 14.46 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 86.53 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.46 hectares in 2023.
- How does Mali rank for exported deforestation?
- Mali ranks 109th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Exported deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exported deforestation is the amount of annual deforestation that is driven by the production of food and forestry products that are exported for consumption in other countries. This is measured in hectares.