What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Mexico?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Mexico was 0.307 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 0.4863 tonnes per person in 2011.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0004 tonnes per person in 1869.

How does Mexico rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Mexico ranks 65th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mexico data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Mexico

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Mexico
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mexico: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.307 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.307 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

65th

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.4863 tonnes per person

in 2011

All-time low

0.0004 tonnes per person

in 1869

Years of data

169

1856–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Mexico, 1856–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Mexico stood at 0.307 tonnes per person.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Mexico peaked at 0.4863 tonnes per person in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0004 tonnes per person, in 1869.

Mexico ranks 65th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	0.0011 tonnes per person	0.0009 tonnes per person	0.0018 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0018 tonnes per person	0.0004 tonnes per person	0.0039 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0039 tonnes per person	0.0011 tonnes per person	0.0079 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0112 tonnes per person	0.0056 tonnes per person	0.0261 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.1402 tonnes per person	0.0395 tonnes per person	0.2489 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.3857 tonnes per person	0.2642 tonnes per person	0.4705 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.2316 tonnes per person	0.1236 tonnes per person	0.3979 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.1873 tonnes per person	0.1419 tonnes per person	0.2434 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.1221 tonnes per person	0.0835 tonnes per person	0.1672 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.083 tonnes per person	0.0762 tonnes per person	0.0976 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.084 tonnes per person	0.0673 tonnes per person	0.0944 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.1037 tonnes per person	0.0943 tonnes per person	0.1261 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.1876 tonnes per person	0.1332 tonnes per person	0.2634 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.1494 tonnes per person	0.1242 tonnes per person	0.1718 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.2314 tonnes per person	0.1721 tonnes per person	0.2748 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.376 tonnes per person	0.2707 tonnes per person	0.4689 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.4075 tonnes per person	0.36 tonnes per person	0.4863 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.2754 tonnes per person	0.2289 tonnes per person	0.307 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Mexico

62 Hungary 0.3732 tonnes per person compare
64 Cambodia 0.3446 tonnes per person compare
66 Denmark 0.3016 tonnes per person compare
67 France 0.2926 tonnes per person compare
68 Zambia 0.2815 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Mexico

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.3% (2100)
Population growth 0.8% (2025)
Population, total 131.95 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.2% (2025)
Urban population 105.61 million (2025)
Urban population 80.0% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.52 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 22.02 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.52 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.52 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Mexico →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Mexico?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Mexico was 0.307 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 0.4863 tonnes per person in 2011.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0004 tonnes per person in 1869.
How does Mexico rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Mexico ranks 65th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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