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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Ecuador

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 610% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 390.0 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 Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

8 851 080 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

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. Ecuador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.8 years in Ecuador.

76.9 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

29.3 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.16% in Ecuador.

1.04%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 93.6% in Ecuador.

95.2%
93.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 83/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 114/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ecuador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Ecuador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, November, December.

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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T82 USD - 108 USD

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