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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Kazakhstan is 85.5% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Kazakhstan is 88.1% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Kazakhstan is 16.3% lower 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