Population
Russia is higher
Russia records 143,533,851, about 22.3× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Russia is higher
Russia records 17,125,190 km², about 154.3× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Russia is higher
Russia records $2.17 trillion, about 19.2× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇬 Bulgaria6,441,421
🇷🇺 Russia143,533,851
Russia’s population is about 22.3× that of Bulgaria, a difference of 137,092,430.
Surface area
🇧🇬 Bulgaria110,997 km²
🇷🇺 Russia17,125,190 km²
Russia’s surface area is about 154× that of Bulgaria, a difference of 17,014,193 km².
Population density
🇧🇬 Bulgaria58 /km²
🇷🇺 Russia8.4 /km²
Bulgaria’s population density is 592% higher than that of Russia, a difference of 49.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇬 Bulgaria$113.34 billion · 2024
🇷🇺 Russia$2.17 trillion · 2024
Russia’s nominal GDP is about 19.2× that of Bulgaria, a difference of $2.06 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇬 Bulgaria$17,596 · 2024
🇷🇺 Russia$14,889 · 2024
Bulgaria’s GDP per capita is 18% higher than that of Russia, a difference of $2,707.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Sofia
Moscow
Population
6,441,421
143,533,851
Surface area
110,997 km²
17,125,190 km²
Population density
58 /km²
8.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$113.34 billion · 2024
$2.17 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$17,596 · 2024
$14,889 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Currency
Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв.
Russian ruble · RUB · ₽
Nationality
Bulgarian
Russian
Phone code
+359
+7
Internet domain
.bg
.ru
ISO codes
BG / BGR
RU / RUS
Time zone
Europe/Sofia
Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more)
Native name
България
Россия
| Measure | Bulgaria | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sofia | Moscow |
| Population | 6,441,421 | 143,533,851 |
| Surface area | 110,997 km² | 17,125,190 km² |
| Population density | 58 /km² | 8.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $113.34 billion · 2024 | $2.17 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $17,596 · 2024 | $14,889 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв. | Russian ruble · RUB · ₽ |
| Nationality | Bulgarian | Russian |
| Phone code | +359 | +7 |
| Internet domain | .bg | .ru |
| ISO codes | BG / BGR | RU / RUS |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia | Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more) |
| Native name | България | Россия |
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Country overviews
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Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.
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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.
Full Russia profile →Bulgaria & Russia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
What is the population of Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a recorded population of approximately 6,441,421 people.
How big is Bulgaria?
Bulgaria covers an area of about 110,997 km².
What is the population density of Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a population density of roughly 58 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $113.34 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,596.
What currency is used in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), with the symbol Лв..
Where is Bulgaria located?
Bulgaria is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Bulgaria?
The native name of Bulgaria is България.
What are people from Bulgaria called?
People from Bulgaria are referred to as Bulgarian.
What is the phone calling code for Bulgaria?
The international dialing code for Bulgaria is +359.
What is the internet domain for Bulgaria?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bulgaria is .bg.
What time zone is Bulgaria in?
Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia time zone.
What is Bulgaria known for?
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What is the population of Russia?
Russia has a recorded population of approximately 143,533,851 people.
How big is Russia?
Russia covers an area of about 17,125,190 km².
What is the population density of Russia?
Russia has a population density of roughly 8.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Russia?
Russia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Russia?
Russia has a GDP per capita of approximately $14,889.
What currency is used in Russia?
Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB), with the symbol ₽.
Where is Russia located?
Russia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Russia?
The native name of Russia is Россия.
What are people from Russia called?
People from Russia are referred to as Russian.
What is the phone calling code for Russia?
The international dialing code for Russia is +7.
What is the internet domain for Russia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Russia is .ru.
What time zone is Russia in?
Russia spans 26 time zones including Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul, Asia/Chita and 23 more.
What is Russia known for?
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.