Sweden vs Russia
Every indicator for Sweden and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Sweden | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,596,620 | 143,513,328 | −92.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 669 | 2,561 | −73.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 63,133 | 17,547 | +259.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 528,660 | 17,125,190 | −96.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 8 | +139.2% |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 12,040 | 148,967 | −91.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.00 | 7.05 | −71.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.12 | 18.90 | −78.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,136 | 1,038 | +9.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 1,454,000 | −99.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 10.1 | −86.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.27 | 1.98 | −86.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Sweden relative to Russia; a positive value favors Sweden. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Sweden is 92.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Sweden is 73.9% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Sweden is 259.8% 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