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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Barbados

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

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Geography

Mexico vs. Barbados - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 456797% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
60.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, with a population of about 8 851 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

8 851 080 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 78.3 years in Barbados.

76.9 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 39.5 years in Barbados.

29.3 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.28% in Barbados.

1.04%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.6% in Barbados.

95.2%
99.6%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Barbados the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 96/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Barbados has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Barbados - January, February, March, April.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B93 USD - 110 USD
T205 USD - 262 USD

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