Mexico
Mexico generated 26% of its electricity from low-carbon sources in 2025, below the global average of 43%
Last Updated: 20 May 2026
Key energy data for Mexico
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Demand as a multiple of the global average
26%
Share of electricity from clean sources
13%
Share of electricity from solar and wind power
74%
Share of electricity from fossil fuels
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Power sector emissions per capita as a multiple of the global average
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