Primary energy from solar and wind in Mexico
Mexico: Primary energy from solar and wind was 48.98 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Mexico, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 48.98 terawatt-hours for primary energy from solar and wind in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 435.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Mexico peaked at 48.98 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Mexico ranks 15th of 110 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0112 terawatt-hours | 0.002 terawatt-hours | 0.024 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1374 terawatt-hours | 0.026 terawatt-hours | 0.6234 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.25 terawatt-hours | 1.34 terawatt-hours | 26.86 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.97 terawatt-hours | 35.74 terawatt-hours | 48.98 terawatt-hours | 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 primary energy from solar and wind in Mexico?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Mexico was 48.98 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 48.98 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Mexico rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Mexico ranks 15th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 435.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.