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China vs Russia Population
China has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 18% of China’s Population; today the figure is about 10%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (18%).
| Year | China | Russia | Russia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 667,070,000 | 119,897,000 | 18% |
| 1970 | 818,315,000 | 130,404,000 | 16% |
| 1980 | 981,235,000 | 139,010,000 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1,135,185,000 | 147,969,406 | 13% |
| 2000 | 1,262,645,000 | 146,596,869 | 12% |
| 2010 | 1,337,705,000 | 142,849,468 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1,411,100,000 | 145,245,148 | 10% |
| 2025 | 1,406,585,000 | 143,513,328 | 10% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Russia in Population?
It has not come to that. China has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do China and Russian Federation compare today?
China is ahead: 1,406,585,000 against 143,513,328 — the trailing economy stands at about 10% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: