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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 283% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

8 851 080 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

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 Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.4 years in Thailand.

76.9 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 39 years in Thailand.

29.3 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.26% in Thailand.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 93.8% in Thailand.

95.2%
93.8%

Language

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

spanish
thai

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Thailand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Thailand - January, February, March, November, 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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T61 USD - 88 USD

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