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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Philippines

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Philippines is 115 831 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 555% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
115 831 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Philippines has a coastline of 22 548.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
22 548.9 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 the Philippines is Quezon City, where the population is 2 761 720.

8 851 080 ppl
2 761 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mount Apo, which rises to a height of 9 692 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 692 ft
Mount Apo

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 the Philippines the highest temperature was 108°F and was recorded in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
108°F
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in the Philippines, the lowest temperature was 43.3°F and was recorded in Baguio.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
43.3°F
Baguio

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Philippines is home to 109 581 078 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
109 581 078 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 70.3 years in the Philippines.

76.9 years
70.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24.1 years in the Philippines.

29.3 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.49% in the Philippines.

1.04%
1.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.3% in the Philippines.

95.2%
96.3%

Language

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

spanish
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 128/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Philippines: 8 387 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
8 387 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Philippines: Philippine Peso (PHP).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
PHP
Philippine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Philippines 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; Philippines - January, February, March, 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
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
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
B27 USD - 35 USD
T59 USD - 87 USD

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