Which has more people, Germany or Russia?

Germany has a population of 83,644,258 (19th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).

How do Germany and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Germany 80.8 (47th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.

How do Germany and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Germany $75,407 (17th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.

Where does Germany beat Russia most clearly?

Germany ranks far ahead on WJP RoLI Government Powers Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.86 vs 0.31; V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.98 vs 0.16; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 83.85 vs 24.57.

Where does Russia beat Germany most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 149 vs 65,100; Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -2.77 vs 2.37; Personal Income Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 13.0% vs 45.0%.

Germany vs Russia

Germany comes out ahead of Russia on 375 of 579 statistics where one end is better, to 192 with 12 ties. Germany leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 10 more categories.

579 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Germany

Wins: 375
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 13

Russia

Wins: 192
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 0

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Germany	Russia
Population	83,644,258 19th of 235	143,394,458 9th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	80.8 47th of 215	73.4 120th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$75,407 17th of 184	$49,568 47th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.71% 63rd of 181	2.13% 18th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.1 tied 26th of 195	4.1 tied 39th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$60,496 16th of 185	$17,547 63rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentGermany · 39 statistics
LawGermany · 8 statistics
PopulationGermany · 18 statistics
CultureGermany · 71 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGermany · 37 statistics
EnvironmentGermany · 45 statistics
Crime & SafetyGermany · 45 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGermany · 3 statistics
Tech & BusinessGermany · 21 statistics
EducationGermany · 7 statistics
HealthGermany · 200 statistics
EconomicsGermany · 76 statistics
TravelGermany · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Germany	Russia
WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.86 tied 4th of 142	0.31 tied 133rd of 142
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.98 tied 2nd of 175	0.16 tied 158th of 175
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	83.85 11th of 176	24.57 167th of 176
Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	62.0% tied 10th of 174	24.0% tied 166th of 174
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	49.8 9th of 180	5.3 168th of 180
V-Dem LCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.97 tied 3rd of 175	0.15 tied 156th of 175
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	65,100 167th of 183	149 7th of 183
WJP RoLI Criminal Justice ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.79 4th of 142	0.29 127th of 142
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	8.33 tied 8th of 165	2.22 tied 153rd of 165
Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech	0.82 tied 10th of 170	0.22 tied 156th of 170
WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.86 5th of 142	0.35 tied 125th of 142
Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	3.9 tied 2nd of 198	1.4 tied 169th of 198
Global Peace IndexMost Peaceful Countries	1.657 28th of 162	3.367 162nd of 162
Overall Democracy Index ScoreDemocracy Ranking by Country	8.73 13th of 167	2.03 tied 150th of 167
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	2.37 tied 146th of 174	-2.77 4th of 174
V-Dem LDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.782 14th of 171	0.056 154th of 171
Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country	8.67 17th of 165	4.86 152nd of 165
Corruption Perception IndexCorruption Perceptions Index by Country	77 tied 10th of 181	22 tied 156th of 181
Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries	7.84 tied 15th of 163	5.09 147th of 163
EFW Score (Fraser)Capitalist Countries	7.8 tied 15th of 163	5.1 147th of 163
GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries	19th 19th of 132	126th 125th of 132
Safest Countries IndexSafest Countries in the World	85 tied 19th of 191	34 tied 172nd of 191
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	9.41 tied 7th of 162	2.06 tied 138th of 162
EIU Democracy Index Overall ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	8.73 16th of 167	2.03 148th of 167
Personal Income TaxHighest Taxed Countries	45.0% tied 123rd of 142	13.0% tied 13th of 142
Global Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	95 tied 18th of 196	12 tied 173rd of 196
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	9th 9th of 167	140th 140th of 167
Political Rights Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country	1 tied 1st of 187	7 tied last of 187
WJP Rule of Law Index Overall ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.83 tied 5th of 142	0.41 tied 115th of 142
Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	58.4 114th of 136	22.3 8th of 136

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Quick answers

Which is better, Germany or Russia?: Germany comes out ahead of Russia on 375 of 579 statistics where one end is better, to 192 with 12 ties. Germany leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Germany or Russia?: Germany has a population of 83,644,258 (19th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
How do Germany and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Germany 80.8 (47th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.
How do Germany and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Germany $75,407 (17th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.
Where does Germany beat Russia most clearly?: Germany ranks far ahead on WJP RoLI Government Powers Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.86 vs 0.31; V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.98 vs 0.16; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 83.85 vs 24.57.
Where does Russia beat Germany most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 149 vs 65,100; Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -2.77 vs 2.37; Personal Income Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 13.0% vs 45.0%.

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