Spain vs Russia
Every indicator for Spain and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 143,513,328 | −65.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 2,561 | −25.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 17,547 | +120.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 17,125,190 | −97.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 8 | +1,064.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 148,967 | −83.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 7.05 | −79.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 18.90 | −83.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 1,038 | −52.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 1,454,000 | −86.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 10.1 | −60.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 1.98 | −56.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Russia; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Spain leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 34 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Spain's 505,976 — roughly 34 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Spain stands at 98 against Russia's 8 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Russia's armed forces personnel (2020) (1,454,000) is about 7.3 times Spain's (199,000).
- Russia's military expenditure (2024) (148,967) is about 6.1 times Spain's (24,615).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (18.90) is about 5.9 times Spain's (3.20).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Spain and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Spain's 505,976 — a ratio of roughly 34 to one.
Where are Spain and Russia most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 2,561 and 1,906 — a gap of only %34.
On how many indicators is Spain ahead of Russia?
Spain 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