Installed solar energy capacity in Mali

Mali: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.137 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.137 gigawatts
Change on year
up 41.2%
World rank
110th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.137 gigawatts
in 2024
All-time low
0 gigawatts
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Installed solar energy capacity in Mali, 2007–2024

00.050.10.152007201520242007: 0 gigawatts2008: 0 gigawatts2009: 0 gigawatts2010: 0.001 gigawatts2011: 0.001 gigawatts2012: 0.001 gigawatts2013: 0.003 gigawatts2014: 0.004 gigawatts2015: 0.006 gigawatts2016: 0.007 gigawatts2017: 0.01 gigawatts2018: 0.01 gigawatts2019: 0.011 gigawatts2020: 0.062 gigawatts2021: 0.093 gigawatts2022: 0.097 gigawatts2023: 0.097 gigawatts2024: 0.137 gigawatts

Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.

Analysis

In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Mali stood at 0.137 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is up 41.2% on the previous year and up 3,081.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Mali peaked at 0.137 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2007.

Mali ranks 110th of 218 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0001 gigawatts 0 gigawatts 0.0001 gigawatts 3
2010s 0.0055 gigawatts 0.0006 gigawatts 0.0111 gigawatts 10
2020s 0.097 gigawatts 0.0615 gigawatts 0.137 gigawatts 5

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 107 Mongolia 0.1432 gigawatts compare
  2. 108 North Korea 0.1427 gigawatts compare
  3. 109 Mauritius 0.1389 gigawatts compare
  4. 111 Georgia 0.1326 gigawatts compare
  5. 112 Jamaica 0.1166 gigawatts compare
  6. 113 Malawi 0.1093 gigawatts compare

See the full ranking of 218 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is installed solar energy capacity in Mali?
Installed solar energy capacity in Mali was 0.137 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 0.137 gigawatts in 2024.
What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2007.
How does Mali rank for installed solar energy capacity?
Mali ranks 110th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,081.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Installed solar energy capacity
Unit
gigawatts
Source
IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
218 places, 3,927 data points, 2000–2024
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Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.