Nigeria vs Russia
Every indicator for Nigeria and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Nigeria | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 237,527,782 | 143,513,328 | +65.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 291 | 2,561 | −88.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 1,224 | 17,547 | −93.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 54.6 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 923,770 | 17,125,190 | −94.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 257 | 8 | +2,968.3% |
| Median age (years) | 17.9 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 41.2 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.1 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 23.0 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.8 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,133 | 148,967 | −99.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.56 | 7.05 | −92.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.07 | 18.90 | −83.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 5 | 1,038 | −99.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 223,000 | 1,454,000 | −84.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 0.9 | 10.1 | −90.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.23 | 1.98 | −88.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Nigeria relative to Russia; a positive value favors Nigeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Nigeria is 65.5% higher than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Nigeria is 88.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Nigeria is 93.0% 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