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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Jamaica

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Jamaica is 4 244 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 17771% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
4 244 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Jamaica has a coastline of 635.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
635.0 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 Jamaica is Kingston, where the population is 584 627.

8 851 080 ppl
584 627 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, which rises to a height of 7 402 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 402 ft
Blue Mountain Peak

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. Jamaica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Jamaica is home to 2 961 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
2 961 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.5 years in Jamaica.

76.9 years
75.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.4 years in Jamaica.

29.3 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.06% in Jamaica.

1.04%
0.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 88.7% in Jamaica.

95.2%
88.7%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
2 123 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Jamaica: 9 238 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
9 238 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
JMD
Jamaican Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Jamaica: frequency and voltage are 110V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Jamaica 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; Jamaica - January, February, March.

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 - 135 USD
B68 USD - 83 USD
T127 USD - 161 USD

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