Global Surface Area by Country Statistics & Insights

Geography Square Kilometers yearly updates Updated 2025-11-30

Surface area measured in square kilometers.

Global Distribution

10.0 8.55M 17.10M

Highest Surface Area

Russian Federation Russian Federation

17.10M

Square Kilometers

Lowest Surface Area

Gibraltar Gibraltar

10.0

Square Kilometers

Country Rankings by Surface Area

Rank Country Value Year
1 Russian Federation Russian Federation 17.10M Square Kilometers 2022
2 Canada Canada 15.63M Square Kilometers 2022
3 United States United States 9.83M Square Kilometers 2022
4 China China 9.56M Square Kilometers 2022
5 Brazil Brazil 8.51M Square Kilometers 2022
6 Australia Australia 7.74M Square Kilometers 2022
7 India India 3.29M Square Kilometers 2022
8 Argentina Argentina 2.78M Square Kilometers 2022
9 Kazakhstan Kazakhstan 2.72M Square Kilometers 2022
10 Algeria Algeria 2.38M Square Kilometers 2022

Global Surface Area - Regional Analysis

Global Surface Area - Historical Trend

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Methodology & Sources

Data Sources
  • World Bank Open Data
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • United Nations Statistical Division
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Calculation Method

The indicator values are calculated using standardized methodologies recommended by international statistical organizations. Annual data is aggregated from quarterly or monthly reports where available. Regional averages are weighted by each country's contribution to the regional total.

Note: Data may be subject to revisions by source organizations. Missing values are interpolated when appropriate methodology exists.
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