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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Mexico by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Switzerland vs. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 4658% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

0.0 mi
5 797.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

390 474 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

Switzerland vs. Mexico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.9 years in Mexico.

83.0 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.3 years in Mexico.

42.7 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.04% in Mexico.

0.65%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.2% in Mexico.

99.0%
95.2%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Mexico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Mexico has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Mexico - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD

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