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Russian Scorecard

Country profile

Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, with a diverse landscape that includes vast forests, tundra, and major river systems. It has a population of 143.8 million, a population growth rate of -0.29%, and a median age of 39.45 years.

Its history is defined by the legacy of the Tsars, the transformative impacts of the Soviet era, and profound contributions to art, literature, and science.

Today, Russia continues to be a major global player, balancing its rich cultural heritage with modern economic and technological advancements.

Its capital city is Moscow.

How does Russia compare to other countries?

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Russia improved by 7.6% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Russia improved by 17.8% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Russia worsened by 97.9% from 2020 to 2021

General Government Debt in Russia worsened by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Russia worsened by 4.2% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Russia improved by 1.0% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Russia improved by 5.1% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Russian Federation worsened by 1.7% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Russian Federation improved by 5.0% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Russian Federation worsened by 7.7% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Russian Federation improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Russian Federation worsened by 3.2% from 2015 to 2018

PISA Scores (Math) in Russian Federation worsened by 1.2% from 2015 to 2018

PISA Scores (Science) in Russian Federation worsened by 1.8% from 2015 to 2018

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Russia worsened by 7.1% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Russia worsened by 12.2% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Russia improved by 7.5% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Russia worsened by 2.3% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Russia worsened by 11.9% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Russia improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Russia worsened by 1.9% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Russia worsened by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Russian Federation improved by 3.5% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Russian Federation worsened by 5.4% from 2020 to 2021