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France vs Russia GDP per capita
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russian Federation stood at roughly 22% of France’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 36%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (38%).
| Year | France | Russian Federation | Russia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,306.8 | 3,778.02 | 289% |
| 1970 | 2,832.55 | 3,778.02 | 133% |
| 1980 | 12,565.16 | 3,778.02 | 30% |
| 1990 | 21,586.47 | 3,494.06 | 16% |
| 2000 | 22,340.59 | 1,771.59 | 8% |
| 2010 | 40,694.82 | 10,674.99 | 26% |
| 2020 | 39,169.86 | 10,108.33 | 26% |
| 2025 | 48,985.73 | 17,546.61 | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Russian Federation in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. France has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do France and Russian Federation compare today?
France is ahead: 48,985.73 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 36% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita 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
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