Installed wind energy capacity in Mexico
Mexico: Installed wind energy capacity was 7.32 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed wind energy capacity in Mexico, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 7.32 gigawatts for installed wind energy capacity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 184.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed wind energy capacity in Mexico peaked at 7.63 gigawatts in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.017 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Mexico 18th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0834 gigawatts | 0.017 gigawatts | 0.425 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.99 gigawatts | 0.519 gigawatts | 6.54 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.35 gigawatts | 7 gigawatts | 7.63 gigawatts | 5 |
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 installed wind energy capacity in Mexico?
- Installed wind energy capacity in Mexico was 7.32 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed wind energy capacity recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 7.63 gigawatts in 2022.
- What is the lowest installed wind energy capacity recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.017 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Mexico rank for installed wind energy capacity?
- Mexico ranks 18th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed wind energy capacity rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed wind energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total wind (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes onshore and offshore wind.