Primary energy from renewables in Mexico
Mexico: Primary energy from renewables was 123.55 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from renewables 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 123.55 terawatt-hours for primary energy from renewables in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from renewables in Mexico peaked at 132.84 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.86 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Mexico 20th out of 77 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 11.21 terawatt-hours | 8.86 terawatt-hours | 13.41 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 20.33 terawatt-hours | 14.57 terawatt-hours | 28.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.21 terawatt-hours | 26.06 terawatt-hours | 72.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.77 terawatt-hours | 75.72 terawatt-hours | 90.29 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.48 terawatt-hours | 81.77 terawatt-hours | 113.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.59 terawatt-hours | 104.53 terawatt-hours | 118.76 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 123.83 terawatt-hours | 118.42 terawatt-hours | 132.84 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 17 Sweden 148.51 terawatt-hours compare
- 18 Philippines 136.78 terawatt-hours compare
- 19 New Zealand 131.77 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 Australia 121.13 terawatt-hours compare
- 22 South Korea 115.27 terawatt-hours compare
- 23 Thailand 108.88 terawatt-hours compare
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 renewables in Mexico?
- Primary energy from renewables in Mexico was 123.55 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 renewables recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 132.84 terawatt-hours in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary energy from renewables recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.86 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Mexico rank for primary energy from renewables?
- Mexico ranks 20th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from renewables rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. 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 renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.