Qatar vs Russia
Every indicator for Qatar and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Qatar | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 2,972,215 | 143,513,328 | −97.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 216 | 2,561 | −91.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 72,525 | 17,547 | +313.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 11,490 | 17,125,190 | −99.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 259 | 8 | +2,986.8% |
| Median age (years) | — | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 98.1 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 0.1 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 99.4 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2022 / 2024) (million $) | 15,412 | 148,967 | −89.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 6.50 | 7.05 | −7.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 26.88 | 18.90 | +42.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 5,185 | 1,038 | +399.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 1,454,000 | −98.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.4 | 10.1 | −26.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.07 | 1.98 | −46.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Qatar relative to Russia; a positive value favors Qatar. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Qatar is 97.9% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Qatar is 91.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Qatar is 313.3% 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