Which has more people, Russia or United States?

Russia has a population of 143,394,458 (9th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Russia 73.4 (120th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Russia $49,568 (47th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.

Where does Russia beat United States most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -2.77 vs 2.85; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 16.4% vs 124.0%; Cost of Living Index (Numbeo) (Cost of Living by Country): 22.3 vs 64.9.

Where does United States beat Russia most clearly?

United States ranks far ahead on Government Response (higher is better) (Countries that Still Have Slavery): 67.0% vs 24.0%; EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.89 vs 2.22; Economic Freedom Score (Freest Countries): 8.1 vs 5.09.

Russia vs United States

United States comes out ahead of Russia on 355 of 569 statistics where one end is better, to 205 with 9 ties. Russia leads on Crime & Safety. United States leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 8 more categories.

569 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Russia

Wins: 205
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 1

United States

Wins: 355
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Russia	United States
Population	143,394,458 9th of 235	349,035,494 3rd of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	73.4 120th of 215	78.9 60th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$49,568 47th of 184	$90,027 10th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.13% 18th of 181	4.2% 70th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	5.5 tied 53rd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$17,547 63rd of 185	$90,027 7th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 38 statistics
LawUnited States · 8 statistics
PopulationUnited States · 18 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
Tech & BusinessUnited States · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
CultureUnited States · 70 statistics
EnvironmentUnited States · 44 statistics
EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
EconomicsUnited States · 75 statistics
HealthUnited States · 192 statistics
Crime & SafetyRussia · 46 statistics
TravelEven · 9 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Russia	United States
Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	24.0% tied 166th of 174	67.0% tied 2nd of 174
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	-2.77 4th of 174	2.85 164th of 174
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.22 tied 153rd of 165	8.89 tied 4th of 165
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	16.4% 8th of 158	124.0% 149th of 158
Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries	5.09 147th of 163	8.1 5th of 163
EFW Score (Fraser)Capitalist Countries	5.1 147th of 163	8.1 5th of 163
Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	22.3 8th of 136	64.9 124th of 136
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.18% 6th of 184
Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country	4.86 152nd of 165	8.71 15th of 165
GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries	126th 125th of 132	17th 17th of 132
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.2 cases per 100k 159th of 185	1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185
Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	7.5 22nd of 136	40.9 127th of 136
Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country	21.8 tied 22nd of 136	69.3 127th of 136
Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	4.7 142nd of 163	9.15 22nd of 163
Overall Democracy Index ScoreDemocracy Ranking by Country	2.03 tied 150th of 167	7.85 28th of 167
Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	1.4 tied 169th of 198	3.4 tied 24th of 198
Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country	$6.41 22nd of 205	$54.44 172nd of 205
Corruption Perception IndexCorruption Perceptions Index by Country	22 tied 156th of 181	64 tied 29th of 181
WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.31 tied 133rd of 142	0.63 tied 34th of 142
Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech	0.22 tied 156th of 170	0.7 tied 38th of 170
Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country	75.5 per 100k 36th of 204	270.1 per 100k 175th of 204
EIU Democracy Index Overall ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.03 148th of 167	7.65 tied 34th of 167
Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country	0.24 ASR per 100K pop. 31st of 202	5.59 ASR per 100K pop. 168th of 202
WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.52 tied 129th of 142	0.83 tied 33rd of 142
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.06 tied 138th of 162	8.53 tied 26th of 162
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	499 per 100k 183rd of 204	179 per 100k 46th of 204
QRI ScoreRoad Quality by Country	3.26 104th of 140	5.87 11th of 140
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	140th 140th of 167	29th 29th of 167
Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	35.4 58th of 184	100.0 179th of 184
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	11,482 per 100k 189th of 204	4,256 per 100k 55th of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Russia or United States?: United States comes out ahead of Russia on 355 of 569 statistics where one end is better, to 205 with 9 ties. Russia leads on Crime & Safety. United States leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Russia or United States?: Russia has a population of 143,394,458 (9th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
How do Russia and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Russia 73.4 (120th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
How do Russia and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Russia $49,568 (47th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
Where does Russia beat United States most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -2.77 vs 2.85; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 16.4% vs 124.0%; Cost of Living Index (Numbeo) (Cost of Living by Country): 22.3 vs 64.9.
Where does United States beat Russia most clearly?: United States ranks far ahead on Government Response (higher is better) (Countries that Still Have Slavery): 67.0% vs 24.0%; EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.89 vs 2.22; Economic Freedom Score (Freest Countries): 8.1 vs 5.09.

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