Mexico – climate and energy statistics
Posted in National and regional statistics on 10/07/2009 02:43 pm by Stephen Tindale
Total national greenhouse gas emissions as a percentage of global total, 2004 figures
< 1% (However, by 2008 this had risen to 1.5% and Mexico is now the tenth largest global emitter.)
Historical contribution – 1850 to 2000
< 1%
Change in annual greenhouse gas emissions since 1990
+ 28% by 2004. By 2010, it is forecast to be 60% above 1990 levels and, by 2020, 97% above (see Transport and climate change: Transportation GHG Emissions and Trends).
2005 per capita annual greenhouse gas emissions
6.1 tonnes
Energy used per unit of GDP (compared to USA)
80%
Balance of energy sources, 2006
|
% |
|
| Oil |
57 |
| Gas |
27 |
| Renewables |
8 |
| Coal |
5 |
| Nuclear |
1.5 |
| Hydro |
1.5 |
Energy security
“Mexico has abundant natural resources. It has the 12th largest proven oil reserves in the world and the 7th largest natural gas reserves in the hemisphere.” (See HG.org: Mexico’s Gas Markets.)
Electricity generated, 2006
|
% |
|
| Gas |
45.5 |
| Oil |
21.5 |
| Coal |
13 |
| Hydro |
12 |
| Geothermal |
2.5 |
| Biomass |
2 |
| Wind |
0.025 |
Installed wind capacity
2008 85 mw
Electricity – supply and demand
In 2004, it was estimated that “the energy sector will need … US$59 billion in electricity” to meet growing demand. “Mexico’s energy demand is expected to grow at 5% per year.” (See HG.org: Mexico’s Gas Markets.)
Percentage of agriculture certified as organic
0.27%
Cars per thousand of population
138