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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Switzerland

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

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Switzerland 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 Switzerland is Zürich, where the population is 390 474.

8 851 080 ppl
390 474 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

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 Switzerland the highest temperature was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District.

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

76.9 years
83.0 years

Average age

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

29.3 years
42.7 years

Birthrate

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

1.04%
0.65%

Literacy

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

95.2%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
german, french, italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

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MXN
Mexican Peso
CHF
Swiss Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Switzerland 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; Switzerland - July, August.

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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD

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