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China vs Russia GDP
China overtook Russia in 1993. In 1988 Russia stood at roughly 177% of China’s GDP; today the figure is about 13%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (97%).
| Year | China | Russia | Russia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,846,235,024.73 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 927% |
| 1970 | 92,752,930,873.19 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 598% |
| 1980 | 191,487,500,000 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 290% |
| 1990 | 361,560,229,445.51 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 143% |
| 2000 | 1,223,754,919,971.05 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 21% |
| 2010 | 6,192,564,874,453.29 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 25% |
| 2020 | 14,996,414,166,715.1 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 10% |
| 2025 | 19,498,039,388,042.6 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Russia in GDP?
In 1993. China’s published GDP rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Russian Federation compare today?
China is ahead: 19,498,039,388,042.6 against 2,561,310,169,358.74 — the trailing economy stands at about 13% of the leader.
Are these GDP figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: