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Mexico
MEXNorth America
Total Emissions
490 Mt
Rank #14 globally
Per Capita
3.8 t
Rank #26 globally
Resources
3
Major production types
Trend
stable
Current trajectory
About Mexico
Mexico was the first developing country to pass a comprehensive climate law (2012) and introduced a carbon tax in 2014, though at a very low rate. Policy has oscillated: recent governments prioritised the state oil company Pemex and gas-fired power over renewables. Manufacturing nearshoring from China is increasing industrial electricity demand.
Key Facts
- First developing nation with a general climate law (2012)
- Pemex has a $100bn+ debt load
- Target of 35% clean electricity by 2024 was missed
Key Statistics
Population
128 million
GDP
$1.47 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
334.24 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Crude Oil
Production1.9 mb/d
Global Share2%
⛏️Silver
Production6,300 t/year
Global Share24%
⛏️Automotive
Production3.5m vehicles/year
Global Share4%