The map above shows Russia and Spain side by side at exactly the same scale, using equal-area projections, so their true relative sizes are preserved.
Russia vs Spain Geography
Land area: Russia has a land area of 6,323,482 square miles (16,377,742 km²), while Spain has 192,657 square miles (498,980 km²). Russia's land area is 32.8 times larger than Spain's.
Total area: Russia: 6,601,670 square miles (17,098,246 km²) vs Spain: 195,364 square miles (505,990 km²), including inland and coastal water. Russia's total area is 33.8 times larger than Spain's.
Length: Russia is 2,968 miles (4,776 km) long from north to south; Spain is 546 miles (879 km). Russia's north-south length is 5.4 times (444%) longer than Spain's.
Width: Russia spans 3,852 miles (6,199 km) east to west; Spain spans 697 miles (1,122 km). Russia's east-west width is 5.5 times (453%) wider than Spain's.
Highest point: Russia's highest point is Mount Elbrus at 18,510 feet (5,642 m); Spain's is Teide (Tenerife) at 12,188 feet (3,715 m). Mount Elbrus is 6,322 feet higher than Teide (Tenerife).
Lowest point: Russia's lowest point is Caspian Sea shore at -92 feet; Spain's is Atlantic Ocean at 0 feet. Russia's lowest point is 92 feet lower.
Russia vs Spain Population and History
Population: Russia has a population of 146,028,325 (2025), while Spain has 49,801,559 (2026). Russia's population is 2.9 times (193%) larger than Spain's.
Population density: Russia: 23.1 people per square mile vs Spain: 258.5. Spain's population density is 11.2 times higher than Russia's.
Biggest city: Russia's biggest city is Moscow with 13,200,000 people; Spain's is Madrid with 3,266,126. Moscow's population is 4.0 times (304%) larger than Madrid's.
Largest metro area: Russia's largest metropolitan area is Moscow (14,524,753 people) vs Spain's Madrid (6,497,000). Moscow's population is 2.2 times (124%) larger than Madrid's.
History: Russia: The Russian Federation in its current form dates from December 25, 1991. Spain: A unified kingdom since 1479; the current constitution dates from 1978. In its current form, Spain is the older of the two by 512 years.
Russia vs Spain Economy
GDP: Russia's GDP is $2,561.3 billion (2025) vs Spain's $1,906.5 billion. Russia's economic output is 1.3 times (34%) larger than Spain's.
GDP per capita: Russia: $17,547 per person vs Spain: $38,627. Spain's GDP per capita is 2.2 times (120%) higher than Russia's.
Average income: Russia: $15,960 vs Spain: $37,120 average income per person (per capita personal income). Spain's average income is 2.3 times (133%) higher than Russia's.
Official Websites
Russia official website · Spain official website
More Size Comparisons
All Russia size comparisons · All Spain size comparisons
Area, elevation and boundary figures come from official national statistics and US Census Bureau and Natural Earth boundary data; US state population, economic, county and tax figures come from the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Tax Foundation. Figures are rounded and for general reference.