How does Mexico rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?

In 2021, Mexico ranked #101 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

Mexico: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Name: Mexico: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Mexico's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 23.38.

That's up 12.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Mexico ranks #101 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 41.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 23.38; 2021
Trough: 12.12; 2003
1-year change: +12.6%
5-year change: +52.8%; +8.9% / yr
10-year change: +57.0%; +4.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	23.3762
2020	20.7529
2019	16.8771
2018	15.9079
2017	15.9610
2016	15.2957
2015	15.2646
2014	17.5322
2013	13.2974
2012	13.7854

About Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Mexico's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 23.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mexico's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Mexico's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 12.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Mexico rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Mexico ranked #101 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Mexico's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) compare to the world average?: The global average for Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021 was 34.01, so Mexico is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 41.
What is Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) and how is it measured?: Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.