Primary energy from nuclear in Mexico
Mexico: Primary energy from nuclear was 30.62 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear 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 30.62 terawatt-hours for primary energy from nuclear in 2025.
The figure is down 17.9% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear in Mexico peaked at 41.08 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Mexico ranks 27th of 213 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 | 0.1127 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.09 terawatt-hours | 8.9 terawatt-hours | 31.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.94 terawatt-hours | 24.91 terawatt-hours | 32.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.81 terawatt-hours | 18.74 terawatt-hours | 41.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.72 terawatt-hours | 30.62 terawatt-hours | 37.53 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 nuclear in Mexico?
- Primary energy from nuclear in Mexico was 30.62 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 nuclear recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 41.08 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Mexico rank for primary energy from nuclear?
- Mexico ranks 27th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. 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 (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.