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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Bolivia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Bolivia 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. Bolivia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 78.81% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

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

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

8 851 080 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

Highest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the highest temperature ever measured was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while in Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Bolivia, the lowest temperature was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

76.9 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

29.3 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.39% in Bolivia.

1.04%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 92.5% in Bolivia.

95.2%
92.5%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

spanish
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Bolivia 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: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Bolivia - May, June, July, August, September.

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

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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