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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. China

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

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

5 797.4 mi
9 009.9 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 China is Chongqing, where the population is 29 914 000.

8 851 080 ppl
29 914 000 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

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 China the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang.

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

76.9 years
76.3 years

Average age

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

29.3 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

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

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

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

95.2%
96.8%

Language

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

spanish
chinese

Religion

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

christianity
chinese folk religion

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
CNY
Yuan Renminbi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, China 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; China - May, June, 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 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 - 134 USD
B33 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 101 USD

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