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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Ireland

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Ireland is 27 133 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2695% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
27 133 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Ireland has a coastline of 899.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
899.7 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 Ireland is Dublin, where the population is 527 612.

8 851 080 ppl
527 612 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil, which rises to a height of 3 406 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
3 406 ft
Carrauntoohil

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 Ireland the highest temperature was 91.9°F and was recorded in Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
91.9°F
Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Ireland, the lowest temperature was -2.4°F and was recorded in Markree Castle, County Sligo.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-2.4°F
Markree Castle, County Sligo

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Ireland is home to 4 937 786 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
4 937 786 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.5 years in Ireland.

76.9 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 37.8 years in Ireland.

29.3 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.97% in Ireland.

1.04%
0.97%

Literacy

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

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Ireland the primary language is English, Irish.

spanish
english, irish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
9 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 30/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Ireland: 95 237 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
95 237 Int$
Ranking: 3/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Ireland: 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 Ireland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Ireland has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Ireland - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 135 USD
B103 USD - 123 USD
T153 USD - 199 USD

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