Russia vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Russia and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 143,513,328 | 36,973,555 | +288.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,561 | 1,277 | +100.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 17,547 | 34,537 | −49.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 17,125,190 | 2,149,690 | +696.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 17 | −51.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.3 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.1 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.3 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 148,967 | 80,331 | +85.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.05 | 7.30 | −3.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 18.90 | 22.31 | −15.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,038 | 2,173 | −52.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,454,000 | 282,000 | +415.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 10.1 | 7.6 | +32.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.98 | 1.92 | +3.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Russia relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Russia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Russia is 288.2% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Russia is 100.5% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Russia is 49.2% lower than Saudi Arabia.
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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