Malta vs Russia: What the Numbers Mean

Malta has a population of 530,000 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Russia has a population of 144,200,000 and is declining at -0.19% per year. The difference between them is 143,670,000 people, with Russia in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Malta has a density of 1677 people per km² across 316 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.