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.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Azerbaijan leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in area, about 198 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Azerbaijan's 86,600 — roughly 198 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Azerbaijan's 3,777 — roughly 39 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 2,561 against Azerbaijan's 76 — roughly 34 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Azerbaijan's 82,000 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Azerbaijan stands at 118 against Russia's 8 — roughly 14 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
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