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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Venezuela

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Venezuela is 353 841 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 114% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
353 841 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Venezuela has a coastline of 1 739.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 739.8 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 Venezuela is Caracas, where the population is 3 273 860.

8 851 080 ppl
3 273 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Venezuela is Pico Bolívar, which rises to a height of 16 332 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
16 332 ft
Pico Bolívar

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 Venezuela the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Machiques, Zulia.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
107.6°F
Machiques, Zulia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Venezuela, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Sierra La Culata, Mérida.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
12.2°F
Sierra La Culata, Mérida

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Venezuela is home to 28 435 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
28 435 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 72.2 years in Venezuela.

76.9 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 30 years in Venezuela.

29.3 years
30 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.46% in Venezuela.

1.04%
2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 97.1% in Venezuela.

95.2%
97.1%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
789 000 ppl
Ranking: 114/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Venezuela: 17 527 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
17 527 Int$
Ranking: 78/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Venezuela: Bolívar soberano (VES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
VES
Bolívar soberano

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Venezuela: 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, Venezuela 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; Venezuela - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
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