Share of electricity generation from oil in Mexico
Mexico: Share of electricity generation from oil was 9.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil in Mexico, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of electricity generation from oil in Mexico stood at 9.4%.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in Mexico peaked at 62.3% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2020.
Mexico ranks 93rd of 208 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 60.5% | 57.2% | 62.3% | 5 |
| 1990s | 50.1% | 45.6% | 54.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.5% | 20.5% | 47.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.1% | 10.1% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.1% | 6.3% | 10.0% | 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 share of electricity generation from oil in Mexico?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in Mexico was 9.4% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 62.3% in 1987.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- Mexico ranks 93rd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from oil rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.