Land Area
Russia
17,098,246 km²
Largest
Republic of Zambia
752,612 km²
4.4% of largest
Russia is 22.72× larger than Republic of Zambia
Population
Russia
LARGEST
145.9M
PEOPLE
Republic of Zambia
13.7% OF LARGEST
20.02M
PEOPLE
Russia has 7.29× the population of Republic of Zambia
GDP
Russia
LARGEST
$2.24T
Republic of Zambia
1.0% OF LARGEST
$22.73B
Armed Forces
Active Personnel
Russia
LARGEST
900K
TROOPS
Republic of Zambia
1.7% OF LARGEST
15.1K
TROOPS
Russia has 59.60× the active personnel of Republic of Zambia
Air Force
Russia
LARGEST
4.17K
AIRCRAFT
Republic of Zambia
0.6% OF LARGEST
25
AIRCRAFT
Russia has 166.92× the aircraft of Republic of Zambia
Naval Assets
Russia
Republic of Zambia
Wealth
Gold Reserves
Russia
LARGEST
2,332.8
Metric Tonnes
Republic of Zambia
0.0% OF LARGEST
0.0
Metric Tonnes
Foreign-Exchange Reserves
Russia
LARGEST
$413B
Reserves · excl. gold
Republic of Zambia
1.0% OF LARGEST
$4B
Reserves · excl. gold
Billionaires
Russia
MOST
120
billionaires
Republic of Zambia
—
Oil
Proven Reserves
Russia
LARGEST
80
Billion barrels
Production & Consumption
Russia
NET EXPORTER
Production
10.8M b/d
Consumption
3.7M b/d
+7.1M b/d net
Trade (Import/Export)
Republic of Zambia
$8.9B
Exports
$8.9B
Imports
$7.0B
Trade Balance
+$1.9B
Trade Surplus
Russia
$476.4B
Exports
$476.4B
Imports
$382.4B
Trade Balance
+$94.0B
Trade Surplus
Drinks per Person
Coffee
kg / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Zambia
supply
Tea
kg / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Zambia
supply
Beer
litres / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Zambia
supply
Wine
litres / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Zambia
supply
Alcohol
litres pure alcohol / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Zambia
consumption
Smoking
% of adults 15+ who smoke
Russia
Republic of Zambia
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol; smoking = % of adults 15+ (WHO)
Olympic Medals
Russia
192
Gold
164
Silver
184
Bronze
540
Total Medals
☀ Summer: 422
❄ Winter: 118
Republic of Zambia
0
Gold
1
Silver
2
Bronze
3
Total Medals
☀ Summer: 3
❄ Winter: 0
Religious Demographics
Religious Distribution
Religious Composition by Country
Republic of Zambia
Russia
Age Demographics
Median Age
Russia
39.2
YEARS
10
30
50
70
Republic of Zambia
17.6
YEARS
10
30
50
70
Age Distribution
Population breakdown by age bracket (percentage)
Demographic Insights
Age Gap
Russia is 21.6 years older (median) than Republic of Zambia
Youth Population
Republic of Zambia has the highest youth population at 77% (under 30)
Elderly Population
Russia has the highest elderly population at 22% (60+)
Global Statistics
| Metric |
Republic of Zambia
|
Russia
|
|---|---|---|
| Travel & Mobility | ||
| Passport Power visa-free destinations | — |
119
|
| Tourist Arrivals per year | — |
24.4M
|
| Culture & Prestige | ||
| Nobel Laureates all-time | — |
32
|
| 3-Michelin-Star Restaurants current guide | — |
0
|
Figures as of 2026. Sources: IMF, EIA/OPEC, Henley Passport Index, UNWTO, Forbes, Michelin Guide, Nobel Foundation.
Cost of Living
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Metric
All indices use New York City as base (100)
Lower values indicate lower costs.
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Republic of Zambia
|
Russia
|
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index |
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| Rent Index |
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| Groceries Index |
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| Restaurant Price Index |
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| Local Purchasing Power |
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| Common Expenses Comparison | ||
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $2.5 | $8 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $12.0 | $35 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $180.0 | $600 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $95.0 | $400 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35.0 | $85 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $28.0 | $12 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $15.0 | $25 |
Historical Data
Basic Information
| Metric | Republic of Zambia | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20017675 | 145900000 |
| Area (sq km) | 752612 | 17098246 |
| Capital | Lusaka | Moscow |
| Official Language | English | Russian |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Government Type | Presidential republic | Federal semi-presidential republic |
Military Strength
| Metric | Republic of Zambia | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Active Personnel | 15,100 | 900,000 |
| Reserve Personnel | 3,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 18,100 | 3,350,000 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $420,000,000.0 | $154,000,000,000 |
| Tanks | 30 | 12,420 |
| Armored Vehicles | 85 | 30,122 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | 6,574 |
| Towed Artillery | 18 | 7,571 |
| Rocket Projectors | 12 | 3,391 |
Economy
| Metric | Republic of Zambia | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (USD) | $22,734,000,000.0 | $2,240,400,000,000 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $1,137.0 | $15,357 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 57.1 | 37.5 |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Direct Currency Comparison (1 unit of row currency equals X units of column currency) | ||
| Republic of Zambia Currency | 1.00 (Same) | 0.2402 Weaker |
| Russia Currency | 4.1633 Stronger | 1.00 (Same) |
| USD Base Exchange Rates (All calculations use USD as the base currency) | ||
| Currency | ZMW | RUB |
| 1 USD equals | 18.0548 ZMW Updated: 2026-06-27 | 75.1676 RUB Updated: 2026-06-27 |
Interesting Comparisons & Trivia
Did You Know?
Russia is 22.7 times larger in area than Republic of Zambia.
That's a massive difference!
Russia has 7.3 times more people than Republic of Zambia.
Russia has the highest GDP per capita at $15,357 among the selected countries.
Russia has the largest economy with a GDP of
$2.24 trillion.
Russia has the largest active military personnel with 900,000 troops.
Russia has the largest air force with 4,173 aircraft.
Russia has the largest navy with 605 vessels.
Russia Fact: Russia spans 11 time zones, more than any other country in the world.
Republic of Zambia vs Russia: Key Comparisons
Economy: Russia's GDP of $2.2T is 98.5x larger than Republic of Zambia's $23B — both among the world's largest economies.
Population: Russia's population of 146M is 7.3x larger than Republic of Zambia's 20M.
Area: Russia covers 17,098,246 km², making it 22.7x larger than Republic of Zambia.
Military: Russia fields 900Thousand active troops vs Republic of Zambia's 15Thousand.
Trade: Republic of Zambia runs a trade surplus of $2B while Russia runs a trade surplus of $94B.
Life Expectancy: Russia leads with a life expectancy of 73 years vs Republic of Zambia's 64.
Data compiled from World Bank, IMF, Global Firepower, SIPRI, Numbeo, and Pew Research.
Last updated June 2026.
Sources & methodology