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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Germany

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 450% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
137 882 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 484.5 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 Germany is Berlin, where the population is 3 562 170.

8 851 080 ppl
3 562 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, which rises to a height of 9 718 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 718 ft
Zugspitze

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 Germany the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Germany, the lowest temperature was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Germany is home to 83 783 942 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
83 783 942 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.3 years in Germany.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 47.8 years in Germany.

29.3 years
47.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.21% in Germany.

1.04%
-0.21%

Literacy

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

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Germany the primary language is German.

spanish
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Germany: 54 264 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Germany: Euro (EUR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Germany 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; Germany - 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 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 - 134 USD
B74 USD - 91 USD
T128 USD - 165 USD

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