Kazakhstan vs Russia
Every indicator for Kazakhstan and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kazakhstan | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 20,843,754 | 143,513,328 | −85.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 306 | 2,561 | −88.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,692 | 17,547 | −16.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,724,902 | 17,125,190 | −84.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 8 | −8.7% |
| Median age (years) | 30.5 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.4 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.8 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 11.4 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.4 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,209 | 148,967 | −99.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.43 | 7.05 | −93.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.94 | 18.90 | −89.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 58 | 1,038 | −94.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 71,000 | 1,454,000 | −95.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.4 | 10.1 | −66.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.74 | 1.98 | −62.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kazakhstan relative to Russia; a positive value favors Kazakhstan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia records the higher figure on all 12 comparable indicators, Kazakhstan on none. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024); the two come closest on population density.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Kazakhstan's 1,209 — roughly 123 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Kazakhstan's 71,000 — roughly 20 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Kazakhstan's 58 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 7.05 against Kazakhstan's 0.43 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (18.90) is about 9.7 times Kazakhstan's (1.94).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Kazakhstan and Russia differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Russia records 148,967 against Kazakhstan's 1,209 — a ratio of roughly 123 to one.
Where are Kazakhstan and Russia most alike?
In population density, at 8 and 8 — a gap of only %9.6.
On how many indicators is Kazakhstan ahead of Russia?
Kazakhstan is higher on 0 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 12. 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