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Russia vs Australia GDP per capita
Australia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russia stood at roughly 26% of Australia’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 27%.
| Year | Russia | Australia | Australia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,813.43 | 3,778.02 | 208% |
| 1970 | 3,309.76 | 3,778.02 | 114% |
| 1980 | 10,223.29 | 3,778.02 | 37% |
| 1990 | 18,273.56 | 3,494.06 | 19% |
| 2000 | 21,909 | 1,771.59 | 8% |
| 2010 | 52,313.89 | 10,674.99 | 20% |
| 2020 | 51,983.45 | 10,108.33 | 19% |
| 2025 | 65,129.72 | 17,546.61 | 27% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Russia in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Australia has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 65,129.72 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 27% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: