Portugal vs Russia
Every indicator for Portugal and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Portugal | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,804,871 | 143,513,328 | −92.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 347 | 2,561 | −86.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 32,082 | 17,547 | +82.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 92,230 | 17,125,190 | −99.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 8 | +1,297.9% |
| Median age (years) | 46.9 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.3 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 61.5 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,642 | 148,967 | −96.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.53 | 7.05 | −78.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.57 | 18.90 | −81.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 430 | 1,038 | −58.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 52,000 | 1,454,000 | −96.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 10.1 | −52.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.01 | 1.98 | −49.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Portugal relative to Russia; a positive value favors Portugal. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Portugal leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 186 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Portugal's 92,230 — roughly 186 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Portugal's 4,642 — roughly 32 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Portugal's 52,000 — roughly 28 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Portugal stands at 117 against Russia's 8 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 143,513,328 against Portugal's 10,804,871 — roughly 13 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Portugal and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Portugal's 92,230 — a ratio of roughly 186 to one.
Where are Portugal and Russia most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 32,082 and 17,547 — a gap of only %83.
On how many indicators is Portugal ahead of Russia?
Portugal is higher on 2 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 10. 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