Russia vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Russia and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Russia | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 143,513,328 | 101,598,527 | +41.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,561 | 515 | +397.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 17,547 | 5,066 | +246.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 17,125,190 | 331,338 | +5,068.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 307 | −97.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.3 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.1 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.7 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.3 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 148,967 | 5,500 | +2,608.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.05 | 1.81 | +289.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 18.90 | 8.82 | +114.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,038 | 54 | +1,817.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,454,000 | 522,000 | +178.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 10.1 | 5.1 | +97.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.98 | 0.95 | +108.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Russia relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Russia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Vietnam leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in area, about 52 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Vietnam's 331,338 — roughly 52 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Vietnam stands at 307 against Russia's 8 — roughly 37 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Vietnam's 5,500 — roughly 27 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Vietnam's 54 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Russia's gdp (nominal) (2,561) is about 5.0 times Vietnam's (515).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Russia and Vietnam differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Vietnam's 331,338 — a ratio of roughly 52 to one.
Where are Russia and Vietnam most alike?
In population (2025), at 143,513,328 and 101,598,527 — a gap of only %41.
On how many indicators is Russia ahead of Vietnam?
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Vietnam on 1. 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