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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Spain is 65.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Spain is 25.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Spain is 120.1% 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