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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 3.14% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

8 851 080 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

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 Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

76.9 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

29.3 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.81% in Indonesia.

1.04%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.0% in Indonesia.

95.2%
96.0%

Language

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

spanish
indonesian

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Indonesia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDIDREURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 145 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T41 USD - 63 USD

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