Solar energy generation by region in Mexico
Mexico: Solar energy generation by region was 27.14 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation by region in Mexico, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 27.14 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation by region in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 13,323.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation by region in Mexico peaked at 27.14 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Mexico 15th out of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0046 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 0.007 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0114 terawatt-hours | 0.007 terawatt-hours | 0.027 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 terawatt-hours | 0.031 terawatt-hours | 9.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.19 terawatt-hours | 15.84 terawatt-hours | 27.14 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 solar energy generation by region in Mexico?
- Solar energy generation by region in Mexico was 27.14 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation by region recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 27.14 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation by region recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Mexico rank for solar energy generation by region?
- Mexico ranks 15th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation by region rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13,323.8%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.