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Mexico vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared

Mexico generated 390 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Taiwan 289 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 70.0% in Mexico and 48.8% in Taiwan. Each kWh generated emitted 481 gCO2/kWh in Mexico and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Mexico is the bigger electricity producer, generating 1.3 times as much as Taiwan in 2025 (390 TWh against 289 TWh). Mexico has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 481 gCO2/kWh against 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan in 2025.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.

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Key Facts

  • Coal supplied 36.1% of Taiwan's electricity in 2025, against 3.3% in Mexico.
  • The average person in Taiwan used 12.50 MWh of electricity in 2025, 4.6 times as much as in Mexico (2.70 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 24.2% of Mexico's electricity in 2025 and 13.5% of Taiwan's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 390 TWh in Mexico and 289 TWh in Taiwan.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Mexico Taiwan
Total generation390 TWh289 TWh
Electricity demand390 TWh289 TWh
Demand per person2.70 MWh12.50 MWh
Carbon intensity481 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions188 MtCO2183 MtCO2
Low carbon share24.2%13.5%
Largest sourceGas 70.0%Gas 48.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Mexico Taiwan
Gas 70.0% 48.8%
Coal 3.3% 36.1%
Hydro 7.5% 1.9%
Solar 7.0% 5.5%
Wind 5.6% 4.2%
Nuclear 2.6% 1.1%
Other fossil 2.5% 1.5%
Bioenergy 1.5% 0.8%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Mexico and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Mexico and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 481 gCO2/kWh in Mexico and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Mexico and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 481 gCO2/kWh in Mexico and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Mexico and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025
YearMexicoTaiwan
1985468 gCO2/kWh331 gCO2/kWh
1986517 gCO2/kWh411 gCO2/kWh
1987535 gCO2/kWh393 gCO2/kWh
1988528 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
1989515 gCO2/kWh494 gCO2/kWh
1990499 gCO2/kWh456 gCO2/kWh
1991513 gCO2/kWh485 gCO2/kWh
1992498 gCO2/kWh510 gCO2/kWh
1993499 gCO2/kWh553 gCO2/kWh
1994546 gCO2/kWh561 gCO2/kWh
1995501 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
1996500 gCO2/kWh584 gCO2/kWh
1997518 gCO2/kWh602 gCO2/kWh
1998538 gCO2/kWh606 gCO2/kWh
1999513 gCO2/kWh612 gCO2/kWh
2000525 gCO2/kWh635 gCO2/kWh
2001544 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2002553 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2003570 gCO2/kWh666 gCO2/kWh
2004554 gCO2/kWh664 gCO2/kWh
2005556 gCO2/kWh665 gCO2/kWh
2006547 gCO2/kWh670 gCO2/kWh
2007554 gCO2/kWh670 gCO2/kWh
2008522 gCO2/kWh660 gCO2/kWh
2009554 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
2010542 gCO2/kWh653 gCO2/kWh
2011540 gCO2/kWh653 gCO2/kWh
2012550 gCO2/kWh650 gCO2/kWh
2013547 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2014526 gCO2/kWh646 gCO2/kWh
2015534 gCO2/kWh650 gCO2/kWh
2016538 gCO2/kWh659 gCO2/kWh
2017534 gCO2/kWh685 gCO2/kWh
2018524 gCO2/kWh673 gCO2/kWh
2019526 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
2020484 gCO2/kWh648 gCO2/kWh
2021456 gCO2/kWh652 gCO2/kWh
2022464 gCO2/kWh639 gCO2/kWh
2023489 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2024483 gCO2/kWh635 gCO2/kWh
2025481 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Mexico and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Mexico and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 2.70 MWh in Mexico and 12.50 MWh in Taiwan. 0 4 8 11 15 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Mexico and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 2.70 MWh in Mexico and 12.50 MWh in Taiwan.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Mexico and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025
YearMexicoTaiwan
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20002.07 MWh8.28 MWh
20012.10 MWh8.40 MWh
20022.13 MWh8.81 MWh
20032.18 MWh9.22 MWh
20042.24 MWh9.60 MWh
20052.33 MWh9.97 MWh
20062.38 MWh10.28 MWh
20072.41 MWh10.57 MWh
20082.43 MWh10.32 MWh
20092.38 MWh9.93 MWh
20102.42 MWh10.64 MWh
20112.53 MWh10.83 MWh
20122.55 MWh10.72 MWh
20132.51 MWh10.78 MWh
20142.53 MWh11.08 MWh
20152.56 MWh10.97 MWh
20162.62 MWh11.20 MWh
20172.67 MWh11.44 MWh
20182.81 MWh11.65 MWh
20192.75 MWh11.58 MWh
20202.60 MWh11.83 MWh
20212.57 MWh12.35 MWh
20222.64 MWh12.31 MWh
20232.70 MWh12.11 MWh
20242.71 MWh12.43 MWh
20252.70 MWh12.50 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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World Power Monitor. Mexico vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/mexico-vs-taiwan/

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@misc{wpm_compare_mexico_vs_taiwan_2025,
  title = {{Mexico vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/mexico-vs-taiwan/}
}

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