Installed solar energy capacity in Mexico
Mexico: Installed solar energy capacity was 11.99 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Mexico, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 11.99 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.9% on the previous year and up 6,778.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Mexico peaked at 11.99 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.014 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Mexico 18th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.0172 gigawatts | 0.014 gigawatts | 0.0251 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.14 gigawatts | 0.0298 gigawatts | 6.25 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.67 gigawatts | 7.16 gigawatts | 11.99 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 solar energy capacity in Mexico?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Mexico was 11.99 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 11.99 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.014 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Mexico rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Mexico ranks 18th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,778.6%. 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 solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.