Mexico vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared

Mexico generated 357 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Taiwan 289 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 61.6% in Mexico and 48.8% in Taiwan. Each kWh generated emitted 474 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.

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

Key Facts

Coal supplied 36.1% of Taiwan's electricity in 2025, against 3.1% 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 25.9% of Mexico's electricity in 2025 and 13.5% of Taiwan's.
Electricity demand in 2025 was 357 TWh in Mexico and 289 TWh in Taiwan.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics

Measure	Mexico	Taiwan
Total generation	357 TWh	289 TWh
Electricity demand	357 TWh	289 TWh
Demand per person	2.70 MWh	12.50 MWh
Carbon intensity	474 gCO2/kWh	634 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions	169 MtCO2	183 MtCO2
Low carbon share	25.9%	13.5%
Largest source	Gas 61.6%	Gas 48.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation

Source	Mexico	Taiwan
Gas	61.6%	48.8%
Coal	3.1%	36.1%
Other fossil	9.4%	1.5%
Hydro	8.1%	1.9%
Solar	7.4%	5.5%
Wind	6.0%	4.2%
Nuclear	2.9%	1.1%
Bioenergy	1.7%	0.8%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics

Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Mexico and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 474 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
Year	Mexico	Taiwan
1985	468 gCO2/kWh	331 gCO2/kWh
1986	517 gCO2/kWh	411 gCO2/kWh
1987	535 gCO2/kWh	393 gCO2/kWh
1988	528 gCO2/kWh	449 gCO2/kWh
1989	515 gCO2/kWh	494 gCO2/kWh
1990	499 gCO2/kWh	456 gCO2/kWh
1991	513 gCO2/kWh	485 gCO2/kWh
1992	498 gCO2/kWh	510 gCO2/kWh
1993	499 gCO2/kWh	553 gCO2/kWh
1994	546 gCO2/kWh	561 gCO2/kWh
1995	501 gCO2/kWh	570 gCO2/kWh
1996	500 gCO2/kWh	584 gCO2/kWh
1997	518 gCO2/kWh	602 gCO2/kWh
1998	538 gCO2/kWh	606 gCO2/kWh
1999	513 gCO2/kWh	612 gCO2/kWh
2000	525 gCO2/kWh	635 gCO2/kWh
2001	544 gCO2/kWh	654 gCO2/kWh
2002	553 gCO2/kWh	654 gCO2/kWh
2003	570 gCO2/kWh	666 gCO2/kWh
2004	554 gCO2/kWh	664 gCO2/kWh
2005	556 gCO2/kWh	665 gCO2/kWh
2006	547 gCO2/kWh	670 gCO2/kWh
2007	554 gCO2/kWh	670 gCO2/kWh
2008	522 gCO2/kWh	660 gCO2/kWh
2009	554 gCO2/kWh	658 gCO2/kWh
2010	542 gCO2/kWh	653 gCO2/kWh
2011	540 gCO2/kWh	653 gCO2/kWh
2012	550 gCO2/kWh	650 gCO2/kWh
2013	547 gCO2/kWh	644 gCO2/kWh
2014	526 gCO2/kWh	646 gCO2/kWh
2015	534 gCO2/kWh	650 gCO2/kWh
2016	538 gCO2/kWh	659 gCO2/kWh
2017	534 gCO2/kWh	685 gCO2/kWh
2018	524 gCO2/kWh	673 gCO2/kWh
2019	526 gCO2/kWh	649 gCO2/kWh
2020	484 gCO2/kWh	648 gCO2/kWh
2021	456 gCO2/kWh	652 gCO2/kWh
2022	464 gCO2/kWh	639 gCO2/kWh
2023	489 gCO2/kWh	644 gCO2/kWh
2024	483 gCO2/kWh	635 gCO2/kWh
2025	474 gCO2/kWh	634 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics

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
Year	Mexico	Taiwan
1985	n/a	n/a
1986	n/a	n/a
1987	n/a	n/a
1988	n/a	n/a
1989	n/a	n/a
1990	n/a	n/a
1991	n/a	n/a
1992	n/a	n/a
1993	n/a	n/a
1994	n/a	n/a
1995	n/a	n/a
1996	n/a	n/a
1997	n/a	n/a
1998	n/a	n/a
1999	n/a	n/a
2000	2.07 MWh	8.28 MWh
2001	2.10 MWh	8.40 MWh
2002	2.13 MWh	8.81 MWh
2003	2.18 MWh	9.22 MWh
2004	2.24 MWh	9.60 MWh
2005	2.33 MWh	9.97 MWh
2006	2.38 MWh	10.28 MWh
2007	2.41 MWh	10.57 MWh
2008	2.43 MWh	10.32 MWh
2009	2.38 MWh	9.93 MWh
2010	2.42 MWh	10.64 MWh
2011	2.53 MWh	10.83 MWh
2012	2.55 MWh	10.72 MWh
2013	2.51 MWh	10.78 MWh
2014	2.53 MWh	11.08 MWh
2015	2.56 MWh	10.97 MWh
2016	2.62 MWh	11.20 MWh
2017	2.67 MWh	11.44 MWh
2018	2.81 MWh	11.65 MWh
2019	2.75 MWh	11.58 MWh
2020	2.60 MWh	11.83 MWh
2021	2.57 MWh	12.35 MWh
2022	2.64 MWh	12.31 MWh
2023	2.70 MWh	12.11 MWh
2024	2.71 MWh	12.43 MWh
2025	2.70 MWh	12.50 MWh

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

Mexico vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared

Key Facts

Key Figures, 2025

Generation Mix, 2025

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

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