Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Mexico
Mexico: Fossil fuel subsidies per capita was 185 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Mexico, 2010–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Mexico stood at 185. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 100.8% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Mexico peaked at 185 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 27.87, in 2014.
That places Mexico 33rd out of 186 countries with data for 2021, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 89.92 | 27.87 | 159.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 138.57 | 92.15 | 185 | 2 |
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 57.94 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Mexico?
- Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Mexico was 185 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 185 in 2021.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.87 in 2014.
- How does Mexico rank for fossil fuel subsidies per capita?
- Mexico ranks 33rd out of 186 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. 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 Fossil fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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