Population
Russia is higher
Russia records 143,533,851, about 59.7× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Russia is higher
Russia records 17,125,190 km², about 505.9× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Russia is higher
Russia records $2.17 trillion, about 119.4× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇩 Moldova2,402,306
🇷🇺 Russia143,533,851
Russia’s population is about 59.7× that of Moldova, a difference of 141,131,545.
Surface area
🇲🇩 Moldova33,850 km²
🇷🇺 Russia17,125,190 km²
Russia’s surface area is about 506× that of Moldova, a difference of 17,091,340 km².
Population density
🇲🇩 Moldova71 /km²
🇷🇺 Russia8.4 /km²
Moldova’s population density is 747% higher than that of Russia, a difference of 62.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇩 Moldova$18.20 billion · 2024
🇷🇺 Russia$2.17 trillion · 2024
Russia’s nominal GDP is about 119× that of Moldova, a difference of $2.16 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇲🇩 Moldova$7,576 · 2024
🇷🇺 Russia$14,889 · 2024
Russia’s GDP per capita is 97% higher than that of Moldova, a difference of $7,313.
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
Chisinau
Moscow
Population
2,402,306
143,533,851
Surface area
33,850 km²
17,125,190 km²
Population density
71 /km²
8.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$18.20 billion · 2024
$2.17 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$7,576 · 2024
$14,889 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Currency
Moldovan leu · MDL · L
Russian ruble · RUB · ₽
Nationality
Moldovan
Russian
Phone code
+373
+7
Internet domain
.md
.ru
ISO codes
MD / MDA
RU / RUS
Time zone
Europe/Chisinau
Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more)
Native name
Moldova
Россия
| Measure | Moldova | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Chisinau | Moscow |
| Population | 2,402,306 | 143,533,851 |
| Surface area | 33,850 km² | 17,125,190 km² |
| Population density | 71 /km² | 8.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $18.20 billion · 2024 | $2.17 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,576 · 2024 | $14,889 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Moldovan leu · MDL · L | Russian ruble · RUB · ₽ |
| Nationality | Moldovan | Russian |
| Phone code | +373 | +7 |
| Internet domain | .md | .ru |
| ISO codes | MD / MDA | RU / RUS |
| Time zone | Europe/Chisinau | Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more) |
| Native name | Moldova | Россия |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.
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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 →Moldova & Russia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Moldova?
The capital of Moldova is Chisinau.
What is the population of Moldova?
Moldova has a recorded population of approximately 2,402,306 people.
How big is Moldova?
Moldova covers an area of about 33,850 km².
What is the population density of Moldova?
Moldova has a population density of roughly 71 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Moldova?
Moldova has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.20 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Moldova?
Moldova has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,576.
What currency is used in Moldova?
Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL), with the symbol L.
Where is Moldova located?
Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What are people from Moldova called?
People from Moldova are referred to as Moldovan.
What is the phone calling code for Moldova?
The international dialing code for Moldova is +373.
What is the internet domain for Moldova?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Moldova is .md.
What time zone is Moldova in?
Moldova uses the Europe/Chisinau time zone.
What is Moldova known for?
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.
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.