Energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico
Mexico: Energy imports and exports energy use was 21.58 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico is 21.58, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 306.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico peaked at 21.58 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -56.45, in 1997.
That places Mexico 79th out of 142 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -56.18 | — |
| 1991 | -55.67 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | -53.58 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | -53.7 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | -48.44 | -9.8% |
| 1995 | -52.17 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | -55.94 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | -56.45 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | -52.52 | -7.0% |
| 1999 | -46.8 | -10.9% |
| 2000 | -47.59 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | -47.58 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -49.2 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | -51.59 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | -51.31 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | -43.77 | -14.7% |
| 2006 | -40.36 | -7.8% |
| 2007 | -34.28 | -15.1% |
| 2008 | -25.82 | -24.7% |
| 2009 | -23.09 | -10.6% |
| 2010 | -22.45 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | -17.63 | -21.5% |
| 2012 | -11.71 | -33.6% |
| 2013 | -10.43 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | -7.88 | -24.5% |
| 2015 | -0.8382 | -89.4% |
| 2016 | 4.93 | -688.6% |
| 2017 | 11.43 | +131.7% |
| 2018 | 16.79 | +46.9% |
| 2019 | 18.3 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 10.89 | -40.5% |
| 2021 | 15.31 | +40.6% |
| 2022 | 21.11 | +37.8% |
| 2023 | 21.58 | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -53.15 | -56.45 | -46.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | -41.46 | -51.59 | -23.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.95 | -22.45 | 18.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.22 | 10.89 | 21.58 | 4 |
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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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico?
- Energy imports and exports energy use in Mexico was 21.58 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy imports and exports energy use recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 21.58 in 2023.
- What is the lowest energy imports and exports energy use recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -56.45 in 1997.
- How does Mexico rank for energy imports and exports energy use?
- Mexico ranks 79th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy imports and exports energy use rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy imports and exports energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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