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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Yemen

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Yemen is 203 850 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 272% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
203 850 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Yemen has a coastline of 1 184.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 184.3 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 Yemen is Sanaa, where the population is 1 937 450.

8 851 080 ppl
1 937 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Yemen is Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib, which rises to a height of 12 028 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
12 028 ft
Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib

Highest recorded temperature

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

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Yemen is home to 29 825 964 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
29 825 964 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 67.2 years in Yemen.

76.9 years
67.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.8 years in Yemen.

29.3 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.93% in Yemen.

1.04%
1.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 70.1% in Yemen.

95.2%
70.1%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Yemen, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
366 700 ppl
Ranking: 131/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Yemen: 3 689 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
3 689 Int$
Ranking: 159/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
YER
Yemeni Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Yemen: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, D, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURYERMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Yemen - 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
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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