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India vs Russia GDP
India overtook Russia in 1996. In 1988 Russia stood at roughly 187% of India’s GDP; today the figure is about 65%, and the pair was closest in 1996 (100%).
| Year | India | Russia | Russia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 37,029,883,876.18 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 1498% |
| 1970 | 62,422,483,054.67 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 889% |
| 1980 | 186,328,579,302.07 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 298% |
| 1990 | 320,979,026,420.03 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 161% |
| 2000 | 468,395,521,654.46 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 55% |
| 2010 | 1,675,615,519,484.96 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 91% |
| 2020 | 2,674,851,578,587.27 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 56% |
| 2025 | 3,956,067,115,771.63 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India pass Russia in GDP?
In 1996. India’s published GDP rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do India and Russian Federation compare today?
India is ahead: 3,956,067,115,771.63 against 2,561,310,169,358.74 — the trailing economy stands at about 65% 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: