Ireland vs Russia: What the Numbers Mean

Ireland has a population of 5,484,367 and is growing at 0.97% per year.Russia has a population of 144,200,000 and is declining at -0.19% per year. The difference between them is 138,715,633 people, with Russia in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Ireland has a density of 78 people per km² across 70,273 km², while Russia has a density of 8 people per km² across 17,098,242 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.