Mexico Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Mexico's energy use per capita was 1,604 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mexico's energy use per capita stood at 1,604 in 2025, a rise of +44 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,604 by 2025. Mexico ranked 70th globally.
Mexico’s energy use per capita stood at 1,603.69 kilograms of oil equivalent in 2025, placing it 70th in the world and marginally above the 35‑year average of 1,502.66 recorded in 1990. The indicator reached its highest level of 1,723.72 in 2006, reflecting a period of rapid industrial expansion and increased electrification, before falling to a trough of 1,366.43 in 2020 amid pandemic‑related demand shocks and temporary reductions in manufacturing output. Compared with peer economies, Mexico’s 2025 figure exceeds Romania’s 1,594.10 but remains below Cyprus’s 1,633.10, suggesting a moderate position among nations with similar development trajectories. The post‑2020 rebound has been driven by renewed investment in renewable capacity and modest growth in energy‑intensive sectors, yet the pace of increase remains modest. Continued policy support for clean‑energy adoption and resilience against external shocks will be crucial to sustain upward momentum in per‑capita energy consumption.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,638 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,604 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,604 | +44 | #70 |
| 2023 | 1,560 | +34 | #20 |
| 2022 | 1,526 | +108 | #76 |
| 2021 | 1,418 | +51 | #70 |
| 2020 | 1,366 | −103 | #72 |
| 2019 | 1,470 | −24 | #73 |
| 2018 | 1,493 | +15 | #76 |
| 2017 | 1,478 | −47 | #76 |
| 2016 | 1,525 | −14 | #77 |
| 2015 | 1,539 | −44 | #79 |
| 2014 | 1,583 | −50 | #81 |
| 2013 | 1,633 | −19 | #80 |
| 2012 | 1,652 | +20 | #81 |
| 2011 | 1,633 | +51 | #79 |
| 2010 | 1,582 | −35 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's energy use per capita was 1,604 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's energy use per capita peaked at 1,724 in 2006.
The lowest energy use per capita in Mexico was 1,366 in 2020.
Mexico ranks 70th globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,604 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Mexico in 2025 was 1,604. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_energy-per-capita,
title = {Mexico Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}