Algeria vs Russia
Every indicator for Algeria and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 143,513,328 | −66.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 2,561 | −88.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 17,547 | −65.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 17,125,190 | −86.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 8 | +137.7% |
| Median age (years) | — | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 148,967 | −85.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 7.05 | +13.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 18.90 | +13.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 1,038 | −55.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 1,454,000 | −77.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 10.1 | −32.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 1.98 | +41.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Russia; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Algeria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 8.9 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Russia's gdp (nominal) (2,561) is about 8.9 times Algeria's (287).
- Russia's area (17,125,190) is about 7.2 times Algeria's (2,381,740).
- Russia's military expenditure (2024) (148,967) is about 6.8 times Algeria's (21,811).
- Russia's armed forces personnel (2020) (1,454,000) is about 4.5 times Algeria's (326,000).
- Russia's population (2025) (143,513,328) is about 3.0 times Algeria's (47,435,312).
Frequently asked questions
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