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Country Facts:
China vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between China 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

China vs. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of China is 3 696 117 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of China is 387% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 696 117 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

China has a coastline of 9 009.9 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

9 009.9 mi
5 797.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in China is Chongqing, with a population of about 29 914 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

29 914 000 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in China is Mount Everest, its height is 29 029 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

29 029 ft
Mount Everest
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In China, the highest temperature ever measured was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

122.4°F
Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In China, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.1°F and was recorded in Mohe County, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-62.1°F
Mohe County
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

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

Population

The population of China is about 1 439 323 776, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
1 439 323 776 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.3 years in China and 76.9 years in Mexico.

76.3 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 38.4 years in China and 29.3 years in Mexico.

38.4 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.26% in China and 1.04% in Mexico.

0.26%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 96.8% in China and 95.2% in Mexico.

96.8%
95.2%

Language

In China, the main language is Chinese, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

chinese
spanish

Religion

In China, the main religion is Chinese Folk Religion; in Mexico, the main religion is Christianity.

chinese folk religion
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

56 886 000 ppl
Ranking: 4/174
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174

Economy

GDP per capita

China: 17 204 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

17 204 Int$
Ranking: 79/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

China: Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CNY
Yuan Renminbi
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in China: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, I). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, I
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

China 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: China - May, June, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B151 PLN - 186 PLN
T295 PLN - 379 PLN
B101 PLN - 134 PLN
T321 PLN - 507 PLN

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