Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Eritrea

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Eritrea by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Mexico vs. Eritrea - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1570% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

8 851 080 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
-

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

76.9 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

29.3 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.98% in Eritrea.

1.04%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 76.6% in Eritrea.

95.2%
76.6%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Eritrea the primary language is Arabic, Tigrinya.

spanish
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
-

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 184/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNERNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Eritrea - January, February, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
-

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingAsmara
See all

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)