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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 113% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
530.0 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 Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

8 851 080 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

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 Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

76.9 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

29.3 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.53% in Nigeria.

1.04%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 62.0% in Nigeria.

95.2%
62.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 118/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Nigeria - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B32 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
B19 USD - 24 USD
T51 USD - 68 USD

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