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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 9358% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

5 797.4 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

8 851 080 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
3 963 ft
Har Meron

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 Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 83.2 years in Israel.

76.9 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 30.4 years in Israel.

29.3 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.45% in Israel.

1.04%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 97.8% in Israel.

95.2%
97.8%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

spanish
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNILS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Israel - May, June, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B101 USD - 118 USD
T149 USD - 186 USD

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