Russia vs Chile
Every indicator for Russia and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Russia | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 143,513,328 | 19,859,921 | +622.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,561 | 357 | +617.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 17,547 | 17,995 | −2.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 17,125,190 | 757,245 | +2,161.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 26 | −68.0% |
| Median age (years) | 40.3 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.1 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.7 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.3 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 148,967 | 5,105 | +2,818.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.05 | 1.58 | +346.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 18.90 | 5.84 | +223.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,038 | 257 | +303.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,454,000 | 114,000 | +1,175.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 10.1 | 5.7 | +76.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.98 | 1.28 | +54.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Russia relative to Chile; a positive value favors Russia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Chile leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 29 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Chile's 5,105 — roughly 29 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Chile's 757,245 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Chile's 114,000 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Russia's population (2025) (143,513,328) is about 7.2 times Chile's (19,859,921).
- Russia's gdp (nominal) (2,561) is about 7.2 times Chile's (357).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Russia and Chile differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Russia records 148,967 against Chile's 5,105 — a ratio of roughly 29 to one.
Where are Russia and Chile most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 17,995 and 17,547 — a gap of only %2.6.
On how many indicators is Russia ahead of Chile?
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile on 2. 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