Russia Land Area

Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.

Current Value (2026)
17M km²
Global Ranking
#1 of 250
Data Coverage
1992–2026

Historical Trend

16M 16M 17M 17M 17M 17M 1992199720022007201220172026
Historical Trend

Overview

Russia's Land Area was 17M km² in 2026, ranking #1 out of 250 countries.

Between 1992 and 2026, Russia's Land Area changed from 16M to 17M (4.3%).

Over the past decade, Land Area in Russia changed by 4.4%, from 16M km² in 2016 to 17M km² in 2026.

Where is Russia?

Russia

Continent
Europe
Country
Russia
Coordinates
60.00°, 100.00°

Historical Data

Year Value
1992 16M km²
1993 16M km²
1994 16M km²
1995 16M km²
1996 16M km²
1997 16M km²
1998 16M km²
1999 16M km²
2000 16M km²
2001 16M km²
2002 16M km²
2003 16M km²
2004 16M km²
2005 16M km²
2006 16M km²
2007 16M km²
2008 16M km²
2009 16M km²
2010 16M km²
2011 16M km²
2012 16M km²
2013 16M km²
2014 16M km²
2015 16M km²
2016 16M km²
2017 16M km²
2018 16M km²
2019 16M km²
2020 16M km²
2021 16M km²
2022 16M km²
2023 16M km²
2026 17M km²

Global Comparison

Among all countries, Russia has the highest Land Area at 17M km², while Vatican City has the lowest at 0.49 km².

Russia holds the top position, followed by Antarctica (14M km²).

World ranking

Land Area ranking for 2026 based on REST Countries data, covering 250 countries.

Land Area — World ranking (2026)
Rank Country Value
1 Russia 17M km²
2 Antarctica 14M km²
3 Canada 10M km²
4 China 9.7M km²
5 United States 9.5M km²
6 Brazil 8.5M km²
7 Australia 7.7M km²
8 India 3.3M km²
9 Argentina 2.8M km²
10 Kazakhstan 2.7M km²
246 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 14 km²
247 Tokelau 12 km²
248 Gibraltar 6 km²
249 Monaco 2.02 km²
250 Vatican City 0.49 km²
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About this data
Source
REST Countries area
Definition
Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
Coverage
Data for 250 countries (2026)
Limitations
Coverage varies by country and reporting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Russia's Land Area was 17M km² in 2026, ranking #1 out of 250 countries.

Between 1992 and 2026, Russia's Land Area changed from 16M to 17M (4.3%).

Land Area figures for Russia are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.