Share of primary energy from fossil fuels in Mexico
Mexico: Share of primary energy from fossil fuels was 92.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of primary energy from fossil fuels in Mexico, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of primary energy from fossil fuels in Mexico stood at 92.9%.
The figure is down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from fossil fuels in Mexico peaked at 97.0% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 92.0%, in 2021.
Mexico ranks 22nd of 75 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 96.4% | 96.0% | 96.8% | 5 |
| 1970s | 96.3% | 96.0% | 96.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 95.6% | 93.9% | 97.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 92.9% | 92.3% | 93.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.1% | 92.7% | 93.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.4% | 93.0% | 93.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.5% | 92.0% | 92.9% | 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 share of primary energy from fossil fuels in Mexico?
- Share of primary energy from fossil fuels in Mexico was 92.9% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from fossil fuels recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 97.0% in 1980.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from fossil fuels recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.0% in 2021.
- How does Mexico rank for share of primary energy from fossil fuels?
- Mexico ranks 22nd out of 75 regions with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from fossil fuels rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.