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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 55.04% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Niger has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

8 851 080 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

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 Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 59.7 years in Niger.

76.9 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 14.8 years in Niger.

29.3 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 3.65% in Niger.

1.04%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 35.1% in Niger.

95.2%
35.1%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Niger the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Niger, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 191/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Niger: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E, F).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXOFMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Niger - January, February, 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
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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B72 USD
T88 USD

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