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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Panama

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Panama is 29 119 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2505% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
29 119 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Panama has a coastline of 1 547.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 547.2 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 Panama is Panama City, where the population is 813 097.

8 851 080 ppl
813 097 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to a height of 11 401 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
11 401 ft
Volcán Barú

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 Panama the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in San Francisco.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
104°F
San Francisco

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Panama, the lowest temperature was 35.6°F and was recorded in Bajo Grande.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
35.6°F
Bajo Grande

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Panama is home to 4 314 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
4 314 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 79.5 years in Panama.

76.9 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 30.1 years in Panama.

29.3 years
30.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.16% in Panama.

1.04%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 95.7% in Panama.

95.2%
95.7%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
2 110 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Panama: 26 773 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
26 773 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Panama: US Dollar (USD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Panama: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Panama - 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 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
B36 USD - 48 USD
T113 USD - 143 USD

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