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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 67.34% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

5 797.4 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

8 851 080 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

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 India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 70.0 years in India.

76.9 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 28.7 years in India.

29.3 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.04% in India.

1.04%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 74.4% in India.

95.2%
74.4%

Language

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

spanish
hindi

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, India 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; India - January, February, March, 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B23 USD - 30 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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