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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Sweden

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 336% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 999.6 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 Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

8 851 080 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

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 Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.6 years in Sweden.

76.9 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 41.1 years in Sweden.

29.3 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.74% in Sweden.

1.04%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in Sweden.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 40/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 18/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Sweden: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Sweden 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; Sweden - 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 - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B55 USD - 69 USD
T133 USD - 182 USD

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