Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico
Mexico: Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 1.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico stood at 1.4%.
The figure is down 17.3% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico peaked at 2.1% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Mexico ranks 28th of 215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 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 primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico?
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Mexico was 1.4% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 1997.
- What is the lowest primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Mexico rank for primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Mexico ranks 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. 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); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.