Belgium vs Russia
Every indicator for Belgium and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 143,513,328 | −91.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 2,561 | −71.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 17,547 | +246.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 17,125,190 | −99.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 8 | +4,543.3% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 148,967 | −94.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 7.05 | −81.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 18.90 | −87.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 1,038 | −30.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 1,454,000 | −98.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 10.1 | −80.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 1.98 | −76.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Russia; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Belgium leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 558 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 Belgium's 30,689 — roughly 558 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Belgium's 24,000 — roughly 61 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Belgium stands at 389 against Russia's 8 — roughly 46 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Belgium's 8,562 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 143,513,328 against Belgium's 11,941,781 — roughly 12 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Belgium and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Belgium's 30,689 — a ratio of roughly 558 to one.
Where are Belgium and Russia most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 1,038 and 717 — a gap of only %45.
On how many indicators is Belgium ahead of Russia?
Belgium is higher on 2 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 10. 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