Coal consumption by region in Mexico
Mexico: Coal consumption by region was 60.56 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Coal consumption by region in Mexico, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 60.56 terawatt-hours for coal consumption by region in 2025.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption by region in Mexico peaked at 176.75 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8.02 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Mexico 26th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.85 terawatt-hours | 8.02 terawatt-hours | 11.16 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 20.65 terawatt-hours | 12.51 terawatt-hours | 27.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.24 terawatt-hours | 23.9 terawatt-hours | 39.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.1 terawatt-hours | 37.95 terawatt-hours | 69.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 115.45 terawatt-hours | 76.19 terawatt-hours | 143.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.19 terawatt-hours | 144.63 terawatt-hours | 176.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.5 terawatt-hours | 55.13 terawatt-hours | 77.31 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More energy & mining data for Mexico
- Fuel imports 5.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2025)
- Gas production 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption by region in Mexico?
- Coal consumption by region in Mexico was 60.56 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal consumption by region recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 176.75 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest coal consumption by region recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.02 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Mexico rank for coal consumption by region?
- Mexico ranks 26th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption by region rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Coal consumption by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual coal consumption is measured in terawatt-hours.