Land Area
Russia
17,098,246 km²
Largest
Republic of Tajikistan
143,100 km²
0.8% of largest
Russia is 119.48× larger than Republic of Tajikistan
Population
Russia
LARGEST
145.9M
PEOPLE
Republic of Tajikistan
7.0% OF LARGEST
10.14M
PEOPLE
Russia has 14.38× the population of Republic of Tajikistan
GDP
Russia
LARGEST
$2.24T
Republic of Tajikistan
0.4% OF LARGEST
$9.95B
Armed Forces
Active Personnel
Russia
LARGEST
900K
TROOPS
Republic of Tajikistan
1.0% OF LARGEST
8.8K
TROOPS
Russia has 102.27× the active personnel of Republic of Tajikistan
Air Force
Russia
LARGEST
4.17K
AIRCRAFT
Republic of Tajikistan
0.6% OF LARGEST
25
AIRCRAFT
Russia has 166.92× the aircraft of Republic of Tajikistan
Naval Assets
Russia
Republic of Tajikistan
Wealth
Gold Reserves
Russia
LARGEST
2,332.8
Metric Tonnes
Republic of Tajikistan
0.4% OF LARGEST
8.5
Metric Tonnes
Foreign-Exchange Reserves
Russia
LARGEST
$413B
Reserves · excl. gold
Republic of Tajikistan
0.9% OF LARGEST
$3B
Reserves · excl. gold
Billionaires
Russia
MOST
120
billionaires
Republic of Tajikistan
—
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 Tajikistan
$2.1B
Exports
$2.1B
Imports
$5.9B
Trade Balance
$-3.8B
Trade Deficit
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 Tajikistan
supply
Tea
kg / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Tajikistan
supply
Beer
litres / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Tajikistan
supply
Wine
litres / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Tajikistan
supply
Alcohol
litres pure alcohol / person / yr
Russia
consumption
Republic of Tajikistan
consumption
Smoking
% of adults 15+ who smoke
Russia
Republic of Tajikistan
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 Tajikistan
1
Gold
1
Silver
5
Bronze
7
Total Medals
☀ Summer: 7
❄ Winter: 0
Religious Demographics
Religious Distribution
Religious Composition by Country
Republic of Tajikistan
Russia
Age Demographics
Median Age
Russia
39.2
YEARS
10
30
50
70
Republic of Tajikistan
25.2
YEARS
10
30
50
70
Age Distribution
Population breakdown by age bracket (percentage)
Demographic Insights
Age Gap
Russia is 14.0 years older (median) than Republic of Tajikistan
Youth Population
Republic of Tajikistan has the highest youth population at 62% (under 30)
Elderly Population
Russia has the highest elderly population at 22% (60+)
Global Statistics
| Metric |
Republic of Tajikistan
|
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
|
Metric
All indices use New York City as base (100)
Lower values indicate lower costs.
|
Republic of Tajikistan
|
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) | $8.0 | $35 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $150.0 | $600 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $80.0 | $400 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $25.0 | $85 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $12.0 | $12 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $15.0 | $25 |
Historical Data
Basic Information
| Metric | Republic of Tajikistan | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10143543 | 145900000 |
| Area (sq km) | 143100 | 17098246 |
| Capital | Dushanbe | Moscow |
| Official Language | Tajik | Russian |
| Currency | Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Government Type | Presidential republic | Federal semi-presidential republic |
Military Strength
| Metric | Republic of Tajikistan | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Active Personnel | 8,800 | 900,000 |
| Reserve Personnel | 0 | 2,000,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 8,800 | 3,350,000 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $85,000,000.0 | $154,000,000,000 |
| Tanks | 37 | 12,420 |
| Armored Vehicles | 220 | 30,122 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | 6,574 |
| Towed Artillery | 60 | 7,571 |
| Rocket Projectors | 25 | 3,391 |
Economy
| Metric | Republic of Tajikistan | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (USD) | $9,952,000,000.0 | $2,240,400,000,000 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $981.0 | $15,357 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 34.0 | 37.5 |
| Currency | Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Direct Currency Comparison (1 unit of row currency equals X units of column currency) | ||
| Republic of Tajikistan Currency | 1.00 (Same) | 0.1234 Weaker |
| Russia Currency | 8.1030 Stronger | 1.00 (Same) |
| USD Base Exchange Rates (All calculations use USD as the base currency) | ||
| Currency | TJS | RUB |
| 1 USD equals | 9.2765 TJS Updated: 2026-06-27 | 75.1676 RUB Updated: 2026-06-27 |
Interesting Comparisons & Trivia
Did You Know?
Russia is 119.5 times larger in area than Republic of Tajikistan.
That's a massive difference!
Russia has 14.4 times more people than Republic of Tajikistan.
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 Tajikistan vs Russia: Key Comparisons
Economy: Russia's GDP of $2.2T is 225.1x larger than Republic of Tajikistan's $10B — both among the world's largest economies.
Population: Russia's population of 146M is 14.4x larger than Republic of Tajikistan's 10M.
Area: Russia covers 17,098,246 km², making it 119.5x larger than Republic of Tajikistan.
Military: Russia fields 900Thousand active troops vs Republic of Tajikistan's 8.8Thousand.
Trade: Republic of Tajikistan has a trade deficit of $4B while Russia runs a trade surplus of $94B.
Life Expectancy: Russia leads with a life expectancy of 73 years vs Republic of Tajikistan's 69.
Data compiled from World Bank, IMF, Global Firepower, SIPRI, Numbeo, and Pew Research.
Last updated June 2026.
Sources & methodology