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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Honduras

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Honduras is 43 433 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1646% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
43 433 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Honduras has a coastline of 517.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
517.0 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 Honduras is Tegucigalpa, where the population is 1 146 280.

8 851 080 ppl
1 146 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Honduras is Cerro Las Minas, which rises to a height of 9 416 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 416 ft
Cerro Las Minas

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. Honduras - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Honduras is home to 9 904 607 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
9 904 607 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 74.9 years in Honduras.

76.9 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24.4 years in Honduras.

29.3 years
24.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.22% in Honduras.

1.04%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 88.5% in Honduras.

95.2%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
880 000 ppl
Ranking: 110/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Honduras: 5 418 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
5 418 Int$
Ranking: 141/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Honduras: Lempira (HNL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
HNL
Lempira

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Honduras: 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, Honduras has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNHNL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Honduras - January, February, March, April, 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
B51 USD - 61 USD
T94 USD - 121 USD

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