Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Mexico
Mexico: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 27,143 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity 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
The most recent figure for solar energy generation vs. capacity in Mexico is 27,143 terawatt-hours, measured 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 vs. capacity in Mexico peaked at 27,143 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
Mexico ranks 15th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 | 4.6 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.4 terawatt-hours | 7 terawatt-hours | 27 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,529 terawatt-hours | 31 terawatt-hours | 9,964 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,192 terawatt-hours | 15,836 terawatt-hours | 27,143 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 57.94 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Mexico?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Mexico was 27,143 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 vs. capacity recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 27,143 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Mexico rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Mexico ranks 15th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity 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 vs. capacity. 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.