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Mali

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 35.5 (2023). World rank 168 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 37 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.3 (2024). World rank 30 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 19 of 53. Forest cover: 8.7% (2024). World rank 172 of 213; in Africa, 43 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 8.3% → 7.5%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
35.5 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
0.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
8.7% 2024
Protected areas
7.5% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
2,600 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
8% 2022