Mexico — Country Facts & Profile
México
North America, Americas
Spanish-speaking Mexico (México) is a country of 130,575,786 residents in North America, North America. Spanning 1,964,375 km², the country is centred administratively on Mexico City. The national currency is the Mexican peso ($ MXN). It ranks #10 in the world by population and #15 by land area.
Key Indicators
Safety Index
Mexico has a safety index of 25 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Mexico. Average temperature in Mexico City: 18.4°C (65°F).
Maps & Geography
Mexico is located in North America at coordinates 23.00°N, 102.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries. Total land area: 1,964,375 km² (758,449 mi²). Population density: 66 people per km². The highest point is Citlaltepetl at 5,636 m.
Economic Profile
Mexico has a GDP per capita of $14,186, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Mexico, including Estadio Cuauhtémoc with a capacity of 47,417 seats.
47,417 seats
Heritage Listings
Mexico is home to 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.
4
World Heritage Sites
Population Centres of Mexico
Mexico City
Pop. 12,294,193
Tijuana
Pop. 1,922,523
Iztapalapa
Pop. 1,835,486
Puebla
Pop. 1,692,181
Ecatepec de Morelos
Pop. 1,645,352
Santiago de Querétaro
Pop. 1,594,212
León de los Aldama
Pop. 1,579,803
Ciudad Juárez
Pop. 1,512,450
Zapopan
Pop. 1,476,491
Guadalajara
Pop. 1,385,629
Mérida
Pop. 1,201,000
Gustavo Adolfo Madero
Pop. 1,185,772
Administrative Layout
Mexico City
34 cities · 21,864,286 people
Largest: Mexico City
México
272 cities · 12,431,818 people
Largest: Ecatepec de Morelos
Jalisco
129 cities · 6,474,776 people
Largest: Zapopan
Nuevo León
44 cities · 4,677,191 people
Largest: Monterrey
Puebla
133 cities · 4,220,525 people
Largest: Puebla
Veracruz
153 cities · 4,073,434 people
Largest: Veracruz
Guanajuato
68 cities · 4,038,190 people
Largest: León de los Aldama
Baja California
36 cities · 3,952,887 people
Largest: Tijuana
Chihuahua
36 cities · 3,286,639 people
Largest: Ciudad Juárez
Michoacán
94 cities · 2,984,870 people
Largest: Morelia
Tamaulipas
31 cities · 2,962,072 people
Largest: Reynosa
Coahuila
29 cities · 2,668,384 people
Largest: Torreón
Chiapas
85 cities · 2,429,831 people
Largest: Tuxtla
Sonora
39 cities · 2,423,889 people
Largest: Hermosillo
Querétaro
30 cities · 2,081,083 people
Largest: Santiago de Querétaro
Sinaloa
42 cities · 2,019,498 people
Largest: Culiacán
Yucatán
46 cities · 1,888,158 people
Largest: Mérida
Guerrero
58 cities · 1,688,455 people
Largest: Acapulco de Juárez
San Luis Potosí
33 cities · 1,625,873 people
Largest: San Luis Potosí
Oaxaca
79 cities · 1,554,363 people
Largest: Oaxaca
Morelos
53 cities · 1,471,636 people
Largest: Cuernavaca
Quintana Roo
14 cities · 1,403,952 people
Largest: Cancún
Hidalgo
57 cities · 1,129,850 people
Largest: Pachuca de Soto
Tabasco
46 cities · 1,064,730 people
Largest: Villahermosa
Durango
21 cities · 1,061,363 people
Largest: Victoria de Durango
Aguascalientes
11 cities · 895,399 people
Largest: Aguascalientes
Zacatecas
32 cities · 814,270 people
Largest: Guadalupe
Tlaxcala
53 cities · 794,316 people
Largest: Tlaxcala
Baja California Sur
14 cities · 765,999 people
Largest: La Paz
Nayarit
24 cities · 663,673 people
Largest: Tepic
Colima
13 cities · 596,593 people
Largest: Manzanillo
Campeche
18 cities · 590,280 people
Largest: Campeche
Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico
- What is the capital of Mexico?
- The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
- What is the population of Mexico?
- Mexico has a population of approximately 130,575,786 people.
- What continent is Mexico in?
- Mexico is located in North America, in the North America subregion.
- Where is Mexico located?
- Mexico is located in North America, North America, at coordinates 23.0°N, 102.0°W.
- What currency does Mexico use?
- Mexico uses the Mexican peso ($ MXN).
- What is the capital and currency of Mexico?
- The capital of Mexico is Mexico City and the currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
- What language is spoken in Mexico?
- The official language of Mexico is Spanish.
- What is the area of Mexico?
- Mexico covers a total area of 1,964,375 km² (758,449 square miles).
- How large is Mexico in square miles?
- Mexico has a total area of approximately 758,449 square miles (1,964,375 km²).
- What is the population density of Mexico?
- Mexico has a population density of approximately 66 people per km².
- Is Mexico an independent country?
- Yes, Mexico is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Mexico border?
- Mexico shares land borders with 3 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Mexico?
- The GDP per capita of Mexico is approximately $14,186.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Mexico have?
- Mexico has 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Is Mexico safe to visit?
- Mexico is considered a region requiring caution, with a safety index of 25 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the average temperature in Mexico City?
- The average annual temperature in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is approximately 18.4°C (65°F).
- What countries border Mexico?
- Mexico shares land borders with: Belize, Guatemala, United States.
- What is the country calling code for Mexico?
- The international calling code for Mexico is +52. To call Mexico from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +52 and the local number.
- What time zone is Mexico in?
- Mexico spans 3 time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00.
- What is the highest point in Mexico?
- The highest point in Mexico is Citlaltepetl at 5,636 m (18,491 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Mexico?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Mexico is approximately $12,850 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Mexico?
- The average internet speed in Mexico is 96 Mbps, which is considered fast by global standards.