Germany vs Russia
Every indicator for Germany and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 143,513,328 | −41.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 2,561 | +97.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 17,547 | +244.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 17,125,190 | −97.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 8 | +2,685.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 148,967 | −40.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 7.05 | −73.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 18.90 | −79.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,038 | +2.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 1,454,000 | −87.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 10.1 | −78.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.98 | −78.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Russia; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 48 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Germany's 357,680 — roughly 48 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 233 against Russia's 8 — roughly 28 times as much.
- Russia's armed forces personnel (2020) (1,454,000) is about 7.9 times Germany's (183,000).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (18.90) is about 4.8 times Germany's (3.93).
- Russia's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.98) is about 4.7 times Germany's (0.42).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Germany's 357,680 — a ratio of roughly 48 to one.
Where are Germany and Russia most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 1,059 and 1,038 — a gap of only %2.1.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Russia?
Germany is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 8. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI