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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 52.84% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

8 851 080 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
22 205 ft
Huascarán

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.0 years in Peru.

76.9 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.1 years in Peru.

29.3 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.88% in Peru.

1.04%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 94.5% in Peru.

95.2%
94.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENMXNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Peru - June, July, August.

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 - 37 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B27 USD - 35 USD
T69 USD - 100 USD

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