Poland vs Russia
Every indicator for Poland and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Poland | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,435,861 | 143,513,328 | −74.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,035 | 2,561 | −59.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 28,420 | 17,547 | +62.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 313,930 | 17,125,190 | −98.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 116 | 8 | +1,285.0% |
| Median age (years) | 42.1 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.6 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 60.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 38,001 | 148,967 | −74.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.15 | 7.05 | −41.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 8.47 | 18.90 | −55.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,043 | 1,038 | +0.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 189,000 | 1,454,000 | −87.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.2 | 10.1 | −48.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.04 | 1.98 | −47.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Poland relative to Russia; a positive value favors Poland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Poland is 74.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Poland is 59.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Poland is 62.0% 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