The following is a comparison between Russia and Canada, the top 2 largest countries in the world. Let’s read.
Russia and Canada – country comparison
Which country is larger, Russia or Canada?
Russia is the largest country in the world. Canada is the second largest country. Russia is roughly 1.7 times larger than Canada.
- Area of Russia – around 17.1 million sq km
- Area of Canada – around 10 million sq km
Which country is more populous, Russia or Canada?
Russia is the ninth most populous country in the world. Canada is sparsely populated.
- Population of Russia – 144 million (2025 estimate)
- Population of Canada – 40.1 million (2025 estimate)
GDP comparison
| 2024 (IMF) | Russia | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Russian Ruble | Canadian dollar |
| GDP (nominal) | $2.16 trillion | $2.24 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $14.79 thousand | $54.47 thousand |
| GDP (PPP) | $6.91 trillion | $2.62 trillion |
Life
| Russia | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN) | 73.15 | 82.63 |
| Human Development Index rank (2023) | 64th | 16th |
| Human Development Index value | 0.832 | 0.939 |
Overview
| Russia | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 17.1 million sq km | around 10 million sq km |
| Area rank | 1st | 2nd |
| Population | 144 million (2025 estimate) | 40.1 million (2025 estimate) |
| Capital city | Moscow | Ottawa |
| Largest city | Moscow | Toronto |
| Largest metropolitan area | Moscow metropolitan area | Greater Toronto Area |
| Most spoken language | Russian | English |
| Most popular sport | Football (Soccer) | Ice Hockey |
Geography
| Russia | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Continent | Transcontinental (Asia and Eastern Europe) | North America |
| Highest mountain peak | Mount Elbrus (5,642 m/18,510 ft) | Mount Logan (5,959 m/19,551 ft) |
| Major Rivers | Volga, Ob, Yenisei, Lena, Amur, Irtysh, etc. | Mackenzie, Yukon, Saint Lawrence, Nelson, Slave, etc. |
| Largest lake | Caspian Sea (shared with multiple countries); Lake Baikal (entirely within Russia) | Lake Superior (shared); Great Bear Lake (entirely within Canada) |
| Largest island | Sakhalin (72,492 sq km) | Baffin island (507,451 sq km) |
| Forest cover (2022) | 49.8% | 39.5% |
Which country has more lakes, Russia or Canada?
Read here: Which country has the most lakes?
Popular sports
- Football, bandy, ice hockey, tennis, and basketball are popular sports in Russia.
- Ice Hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, cricket, and basketball are popular sports in Canada.
Major international airports
Russia
- Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow
- Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg
- Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow
- Moscow Domodedovo Airport
- Sochi International Airport, Sochi
Canada
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Vancouver International Airport
- Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
- Calgary International Airport
- Edmonton International Airport
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