Mexico vs United Kingdom: Installed solar pv capacity
Mexico
12.93
in 2025
United Kingdom
21.74
in 2025
Mexico rank
18th
United Kingdom rank
15th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 21.74 against 12.93 in Mexico, a difference of 8.81.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.7 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 18th and United Kingdom ranks 15th of 218 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0172 | 0.0116 | 0.0056 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 1.14 | 7.2 | 6.06 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 10.21 | 16.66 | 6.45 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, Mexico or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 21.74 against 12.93 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between Mexico and United Kingdom?
- 8.81, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and United Kingdom?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and United Kingdom rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- Mexico ranks 18th and United Kingdom ranks 15th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.