Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico
Mexico emitted about 461 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, making it the 14th largest emitter. About 3.5 tonnes per person per year, 74% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 461Mt
- Per person
- 3.5t
- Change since 2005
- −1%
- Total since 1850
- 22.0bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 23%
1.2% of the world · 14th largest
World average 4.7 t
+46% since 1990
1.2% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 460.99 |
| 2023 | 458.25 |
| 2022 | 453.80 |
| 2021 | 446.84 |
| 2020 | 428.94 |
| 2019 | 468.24 |
| 2018 | 468.42 |
| 2017 | 464.41 |
| 2016 | 478.83 |
| 2015 | 479.43 |
| 2014 | 484.05 |
| 2013 | 495.41 |
| 2012 | 501.49 |
| 2011 | 483.30 |
| 2010 | 456.41 |
| 2009 | 460.29 |
| 2008 | 472.98 |
| 2007 | 473.60 |
| 2006 | 474.52 |
| 2005 | 463.44 |
| 2004 | 438.59 |
| 2003 | 435.97 |
| 2002 | 410.30 |
| 2001 | 407.49 |
| 2000 | 391.44 |
| 1999 | 386.04 |
| 1998 | 381.10 |
| 1997 | 362.47 |
| 1996 | 341.54 |
| 1995 | 330.91 |
| 1994 | 351.53 |
| 1993 | 337.72 |
| 1992 | 332.45 |
| 1991 | 329.83 |
| 1990 | 316.75 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Mexico
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Mexico
Where Mexico's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 3.0%
- Gas 61.6%
- Oil 9.4%
- Nuclear 2.8%
- Hydro 8.1%
- Wind 6.0%
- Solar 7.4%
- Bioenergy & other 1.7%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Mexico's emissions
How much CO₂ does Mexico emit?
Mexico emitted about 461 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, making it the 14th largest emitter.
What are Mexico's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.5 tonnes per person per year, 74% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Mexico's emissions going down?
They are roughly flat. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −1% compared with 2005 and +46% compared with 1990.
How much of Mexico's electricity is renewable?
23.1% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.