At a glance
Russia vs Ukraine: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Russia |  Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 143,296,629 | 39,447,860 | Russia 3.6× |
| Population growth rate % per year | -0.2 | -0.7 | +0.5 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 8.42026 | 65.42026 | -57 |
| Surface area km² | 17,125,1902023 | 603,5502023 | Russia 28× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 8.42024 | 5.52024 | +2.9 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 12.42024 | 13.62024 | -1.2 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +2.3 | -0.2 | +2.5 |
| Urban population % of population | 75.32025 | 69.62025 | +5.7 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 86.4 | 87.1 | -0.7 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 73.42024 | 74.72024 | -1.3 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.422024 | 0.992024 | +0.43 |
| Median age years | 40.7 | 41.8 | -1.1 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 3.9 | 4.7 | -0.8 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 172025 | 13.72025 | +3.3 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 17.82025 | 192025 | -1.2 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $2.56T2025 | $214.23B2025 | Russia 12× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $17,8472025 | $5,4962025 | Russia 3.2× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 2.12025 | 9.82021 | -7.7 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 8.72025 | 12.72025 | -4 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 2,009.22024 | 118.52024 | Russia 17× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 13.982024 | 3.132024 | +10.86 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 5,4982023 | 1,5082023 | Russia 3.6× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 3.52021 | 8.92021 | -5.4 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 49.82023 | 16.82023 | +33 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 29,8952022 | 1,3422022 | Russia 22× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 1.52022 | 8.82022 | -7.3 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 94.42024 | 82.52024 | +11.9 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 186.12024 | 133.42023 | +52.7 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Russia minus Ukraine for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Russia compared with Ukraine
Russia has a live population of about 143,296,629 (#9 in the world) and Ukraine about 39,447,860 (#39), so Russia has 3.6 times as many people as Ukraine. Russia is growing at -0.2% a year and Ukraine at -0.7%.
By area Russia is larger: 17,125,190 km² against 603,550 km², which gives population densities of 8.4 people per km² in Russia and 65.4 in Ukraine.
Russia's economy is worth $2.56T (2025) and Ukraine's $214.23B (2025); per person that is $17,847 in Russia versus $5,496 in Ukraine, so the average Russia resident produces 3.2 times as much.
Life expectancy is 73.4 years in Russia and 74.7 in Ukraine; women have 1.4 children on average in Russia compared with 1 in Ukraine; the median age is 40.7 versus 41.8 years.
75.3% of Russia's people live in cities against 69.6% in Ukraine; 94.4% use the internet in Russia and 82.5% in Ukraine; CO₂ emissions per person are 14 t in Russia and 3.1 t in Ukraine.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Russia or Ukraine?
By population Russia is bigger: 143,296,629 people versus 39,447,860 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Russia is larger (17,125,190 km² vs 603,550 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia: GDP of $2,561,310,169,359 versus $214,233,312,784 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Russia or Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years in Russia and 74.7 years in Ukraine, a difference of 1.3 years in favour of Ukraine.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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