Country Size Comparison

How to use

Compare country sizes in a few simple steps.

1. Select first country

Choose the first country for comparison.

2. Select second country

Choose the second country to compare against.

3. Calculate

Click calculate to compare the countries.

4. View comparison

Review area differences, population comparisons, and size ratios.

FAQs

What area measurement is used?

Country areas are typically shown in square kilometers (km²) and square miles (mi²) for easy comparison.

Does it include territorial waters?

The calculator typically uses land area. Some sources include territorial waters, which can significantly affect totals for island nations.

Where does this data come from?

Country size data comes from official sources like the United Nations, World Bank, and national statistics agencies.