Mexico Carbon Footprint
Mexico emits 437 million tonnes of CO₂ per year — equivalent to 3.41 tonnes per person, 24.9% below the global average of 4.54 tonnes.
Per-capita emissions comparison
Overview: Mexico's emissions profile
Mexico is a North America nation with a population of approximately 128 million. Its total annual CO₂ output of 437 million tonnes represents 1.2% of global emissions. On a per-capita basis, each person in Mexico is responsible for 3.41 tonnes of CO₂ per year — compared to the world average of 4.54 tonnes and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway target of 2.3 tonnes.
Renewable energy in Mexico
Source: IEA 2023. Global average: ~30%.
Mexico currently generates 25% of electricity from renewables — below the global average of around 30%. Expanding renewable capacity is one of the highest-leverage actions available for reducing national emissions.
Net zero target and climate commitments
Mexico has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This aligns with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
The Paris Agreement (2015) requires countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) — national plans for emissions reduction. Progress against these targets is tracked by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Carbon intensity of the economy
Mexico's economy generates 0.25 kg of CO₂ per dollar of GDP — a measure of how carbon-efficient its economic output is. This is broadly average for an upper-middle or high-income economy.
How does Mexico compare?
With 3.41 tonnes CO₂ per person, Mexico is 24.9% below the world average of 4.54 tonnes. To meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway, per-capita emissions globally need to fall to around 2.3 tonnes by 2030 — meaning Mexico needs to reduce per-capita emissions by 48% from today's levels.
Explore the interactive world emissions map to compare Mexico with other countries, or use our free carbon calculator to measure your own footprint.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mexico's carbon footprint per person?
Mexico's carbon footprint is approximately 3.41 tonnes of CO₂ per person per year. The global average is 4.54 tonnes. Mexico is 24.9% below the world average.
What are Mexico's total CO₂ emissions?
Mexico emits approximately 437 million tonnes of CO₂ per year (IEA 2023 data). This accounts for 1.2% of global annual CO₂ emissions.
Does Mexico have a net zero target?
Yes — Mexico has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
What share of Mexico's energy comes from renewables?
Approximately 25% of Mexico's electricity generation comes from renewable sources (IEA 2023). This is around the global average.