Which has more people, Moldova or Russia?

Moldova has a population of 2,961,253 (139th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Moldova 71.3 (142nd of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Russia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Moldova $19,996 (95th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.

Where does Moldova beat Russia most clearly?

Moldova ranks far ahead on Exposure (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 0.1 vs 28.35; World Risk Index (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 1.28 vs 31.22; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 36.9 vs 5.3.

Where does Russia beat Moldova most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 29,790 m³ vs 624 m³; Head of State Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $136,000 vs $9,264; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.12%.

Moldova vs Russia

Moldova comes out ahead of Russia on 243 of 473 statistics where one end is better, to 217 with 13 ties. Moldova leads on Law, Politics & Government and Culture and 3 more categories. Russia leads on Tech & Business, Education and Health and 3 more categories.

473 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Moldova

Wins: 243
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 6

Russia

Wins: 217
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Moldova	Russia
Population	2,961,253 139th of 235	143,394,458 9th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	71.3 142nd of 215	73.4 120th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$19,996 95th of 184	$49,568 47th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	1.51% 10th of 181	2.13% 18th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	15.1 112th of 195	4.1 tied 39th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,622 87th of 185	$17,547 63rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

LawMoldova · 6 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMoldova · 37 statistics
Tech & BusinessRussia · 12 statistics
CultureMoldova · 59 statistics
EducationRussia · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyMoldova · 46 statistics
TravelMoldova · 10 statistics
EnvironmentMoldova · 44 statistics
HealthRussia · 200 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningRussia · 3 statistics
EconomicsRussia · 74 statistics
PopulationRussia · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 37 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Moldova	Russia
ExposureNatural Disaster Risk by Country	0.1 tied 16th of 193	28.35 184th of 193
World Risk IndexNatural Disaster Risk by Country	1.28 24th of 193	31.22 186th of 193
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	36.9 20th of 180	5.3 168th of 180
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	69.1% tied 20th of 171	88.0% tied 158th of 171
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	7.22 tied 24th of 165	2.22 tied 153rd of 165
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	73.36 35th of 176	24.57 167th of 176
Happy Planet Index ScoreHappy Planet Index by Country	50.9 12th of 147	27.8 tied 121st of 147
Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country	624 m³ 149th of 181	29,790 m³ 20th of 181
Ecological FootprintHappy Planet Index by Country	1.29 tCO2e 17th of 149	12.09 tCO2e 122nd of 149
Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country	85.3% 15th of 148	49.8% 119th of 148
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$9,264 173rd of 179	$136,000 51st of 179
Global Peace IndexMost Peaceful Countries	1.836 54th of 162	3.367 162nd of 162
WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.82 tied 35th of 142	0.52 tied 129th of 142
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.12% tied 87th of 124	1.4% 8th of 124
V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.66 tied 10th of 175	0.39 tied 122nd of 175
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$6,433 152nd of 158	$105,000 51st of 158
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	40.0% 27th of 197	17.0% 153rd of 197
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	4.081 138th of 138	2.338 50th of 138
International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	8th 8th of 171	117th 114th of 171
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	1.45 tied 108th of 174	-2.77 4th of 174
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.78 tied 53rd of 175	0.16 tied 158th of 175
V-Dem LCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.79 tied 53rd of 175	0.15 tied 156th of 175
Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country	7.55 56th of 165	4.86 152nd of 165
Patent GrantsInventions by Country	41 82nd of 127	19,092 11th of 127
Patent Grants AbroadInventions by Country	5 tied 106th of 149	1,445 26th of 149
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	42.7% 133rd of 169	65.5% 41st of 169
Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	31st 31st of 171	127th 124th of 171
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	1.2% tied 159th of 185	0.51% tied 60th of 185
Vacc. Rate RCV1Vaccination Rates by Country	84.0% tied 131st of 176	97.0% tied 32nd of 176
V-Dem ECI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.77 tied 42nd of 175	0.41 tied 134th of 175

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Quick answers

Which is better, Moldova or Russia?: Moldova comes out ahead of Russia on 243 of 473 statistics where one end is better, to 217 with 13 ties. Moldova leads on Law, Politics & Government and Culture and 3 more categories. Russia leads on Tech & Business, Education and Health and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Moldova or Russia?: Moldova has a population of 2,961,253 (139th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
How do Moldova and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Moldova 71.3 (142nd of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Russia ranks better.
How do Moldova and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Moldova $19,996 (95th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
Where does Moldova beat Russia most clearly?: Moldova ranks far ahead on Exposure (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 0.1 vs 28.35; World Risk Index (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 1.28 vs 31.22; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 36.9 vs 5.3.
Where does Russia beat Moldova most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 29,790 m³ vs 624 m³; Head of State Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $136,000 vs $9,264; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.12%.

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