United States vs Russia: What the Numbers Mean

United States has a population of 349,035,000 and is growing at 0.50% per year.Russia has a population of 144,200,000 and is declining at -0.19% per year. The difference between them is 204,835,000 people, with United States in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. United States has a density of 349 people per km² across 1,000,000 km², while Russia has a density of 144 people per km² across 1,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.