Russia Land Area
Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
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.
| 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 |
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.