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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Japan

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 420% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
18 486.4 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 Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

8 851 080 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

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 Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Japan, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 84.7 years in Japan.

76.9 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 48.6 years in Japan.

29.3 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.37% in Japan.

1.04%
-0.37%

Literacy

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

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Japan the primary language is Japanese.

spanish
japanese

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Japan: Yen (JPY).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Japan 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; Japan - April, May, September, October.

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
B52 USD - 67 USD
T124 USD - 181 USD

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