Share of electricity generation from wind in Mexico
Mexico: Share of electricity generation from wind was 6.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from wind in Mexico, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 6.0% for share of electricity generation from wind in 2025.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 112.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from wind in Mexico peaked at 6.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
That places Mexico 45th out of 211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 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 wind in Mexico?
- Share of electricity generation from wind in Mexico was 6.0% 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 wind recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Mexico rank for share of electricity generation from wind?
- Mexico ranks 45th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.4%. 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 wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.