Iraq vs Russia
Every indicator for Iraq and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 143,513,328 | −67.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 2,561 | −90.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 17,547 | −69.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 17,125,190 | −97.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 8 | +1,189.7% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 148,967 | −95.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 7.05 | −66.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 18.90 | −74.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 1,038 | −87.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 1,454,000 | −68.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 10.1 | −3.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 1.98 | +122.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Russia; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Iraq leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 39 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Iraq's 435,050 — roughly 39 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Iraq's 6,179 — roughly 24 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Iraq stands at 108 against Russia's 8 — roughly 13 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 2,561 against Iraq's 254 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Russia's military expenditure per capita (1,038) is about 7.9 times Iraq's (131).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iraq and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Iraq's 435,050 — a ratio of roughly 39 to one.
Where are Iraq and Russia most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 10.1 and 9.8 — a gap of only %3.8.
On how many indicators is Iraq ahead of Russia?
Iraq 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