Azerbaijan vs Russia
Every indicator for Azerbaijan and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Azerbaijan | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,246,996 | 143,513,328 | −92.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 76 | 2,561 | −97.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 7,411 | 17,547 | −57.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 86,600 | 17,125,190 | −99.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 118 | 8 | +1,312.0% |
| Median age (years) | 32.7 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 90.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.6 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 58.6 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 3,777 | 148,967 | −97.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.99 | 7.05 | −29.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 15.23 | 18.90 | −19.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 369 | 1,038 | −64.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 82,000 | 1,454,000 | −94.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 10.1 | −21.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.58 | 1.98 | −20.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Azerbaijan relative to Russia; a positive value favors Azerbaijan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Azerbaijan is 92.9% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Azerbaijan is 97.0% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Azerbaijan is 57.8% lower than Russia.
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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