Internal renewable freshwater resources by region in Mexico
Mexico: Internal renewable freshwater resources by region was 409 billion cubic meters in 2022. ▬ Flat
Internal renewable freshwater resources by region in Mexico, 1961–2022
Source: AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in billion cubic meters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internal renewable freshwater resources by region in Mexico is 409 billion cubic meters, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, internal renewable freshwater resources by region in Mexico peaked at 409 billion cubic meters in 1961 and was at its lowest, 409 billion cubic meters, in 1961.
That places Mexico 20th out of 183 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 9 |
| 1970s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1980s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 409 billion cubic meters | 3 |
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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)
- 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 internal renewable freshwater resources by region in Mexico?
- Internal renewable freshwater resources by region in Mexico was 409 billion cubic meters in 2022, according to AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest internal renewable freshwater resources by region recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 409 billion cubic meters in 1961.
- What is the lowest internal renewable freshwater resources by region recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 409 billion cubic meters in 1961.
- How does Mexico rank for internal renewable freshwater resources by region?
- Mexico ranks 20th out of 183 countries with data for 2022.
- Is internal renewable freshwater resources by region rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, FAO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Internal renewable freshwater resources by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Renewable internal freshwater resources refers to the quantity of internal freshwater from inflowing river basins and recharging groundwater aquifers.