Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico
Mexico: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 13.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico is 13.4%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 363.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico peaked at 13.4% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Mexico ranks 64th of 211 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.
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | +37.2% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | +29.6% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | +22.8% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | +84.3% |
| 1995 | 0.0% | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 0.0% | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 0.0% | +40.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | +16.6% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | +93.5% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +321.8% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | +134.7% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +95.9% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | +25.5% |
| 2012 | 1.3% | +119.3% |
| 2013 | 1.4% | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | +51.8% |
| 2015 | 2.9% | +31.5% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | +15.1% |
| 2017 | 3.6% | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | +72.9% |
| 2020 | 10.9% | +40.9% |
| 2021 | 12.6% | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 12.0% | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 12.5% | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 12.8% | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 13.4% | +4.4% |
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 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 0.5% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.4% | 10.9% | 13.4% | 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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Mexico was 13.4% 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 solar and wind recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 13.4% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Mexico rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Mexico ranks 64th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 363.6%. 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 solar and 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.