How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Mali?

24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.

Where does this data come from?

International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Malawi vs Mali: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking

Malawi

5.1

in 2023

Mali

2.7

in 2023

Malawi rank

178th

Mali rank

181st

Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time

Malawi
Mali

How they compare

Malawi currently reports 5.1 against 2.7 in Mali, a difference of 2.4.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.9 times Mali's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.

Malawi ranks 178th and Mali ranks 181st of 189 countries.

Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Malawi	Mali	Difference	Ahead
2000s	11.33	1.98	9.35	Malawi
2010s	9.89	2.16	7.73	Malawi
2020s	5.95	2.62	3.33	Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking, Malawi or Mali?: Malawi, at 5.1 against 2.7 in Mali as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Malawi and Mali?: 2.4, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Mali?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Malawi and Mali rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?: Malawi ranks 178th and Mali ranks 181st of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Source: International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 189 places, 4,536 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Access to clean fuels or technologies such as natural gas, electricity, and clean cookstoves reduces exposure to indoor air pollutants, a leading cause of death in low-income households.