Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico
Mexico: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 0.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico is 0.6%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico peaked at 0.7% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Mexico 27th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 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 57.94 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico was 0.6% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7% in 1997.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Mexico rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Mexico ranks 27th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.