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Japan vs Russia GDP per capita
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russian Federation stood at roughly 15% of Japan’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 49%.
| Year | Japan | Russian Federation | Russia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 519.42 | 3,778.02 | 727% |
| 1970 | 2,144.99 | 3,778.02 | 176% |
| 1980 | 9,872.35 | 3,778.02 | 38% |
| 1990 | 26,344.73 | 3,494.06 | 13% |
| 2000 | 39,752.94 | 1,771.59 | 4% |
| 2010 | 45,378.14 | 10,674.99 | 24% |
| 2020 | 41,098.97 | 10,108.33 | 25% |
| 2025 | 35,951.04 | 17,546.61 | 49% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Russian Federation in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Japan has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do Japan and Russian Federation compare today?
Japan is ahead: 35,951.04 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 49% 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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