South Korea vs Russia
Every indicator for South Korea and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Korea | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 51,684,564 | 143,513,328 | −64.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,872 | 2,561 | −26.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 36,227 | 17,547 | +106.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.6 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 100,450 | 17,125,190 | −99.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 515 | 8 | +6,039.8% |
| Median age (years) | 45.5 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.9 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 81.2 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 47,571 | 148,967 | −68.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.56 | 7.05 | −63.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 11.32 | 18.90 | −40.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 920 | 1,038 | −11.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 569,000 | 1,454,000 | −60.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 11.0 | 10.1 | +8.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.01 | 1.98 | +1.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Korea relative to Russia; a positive value favors South Korea. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), South Korea is 64.0% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), South Korea is 26.9% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, South Korea is 106.5% higher 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