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Russia vs Australia GDP
Russia overtook Australia in 1996. In 1988 Australia stood at roughly 43% of Russian Federation’s GDP; today the figure is about 70%, and the pair was closest in 2015 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Australia | Australia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 18,635,682,981.71 | 3% |
| 1970 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 41,395,206,623.23 | 7% |
| 1980 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 150,200,557,103.06 | 27% |
| 1990 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 311,840,666,465.05 | 60% |
| 2000 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 416,901,962,163.48 | 161% |
| 2010 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 1,152,566,632,022.13 | 76% |
| 2020 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 1,333,336,461,648.09 | 89% |
| 2025 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 1,798,518,933,689.21 | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Australia in GDP?
In 1996. Russia’s published GDP rose above Australia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Australia compare today?
Russia is ahead: 2,561,310,169,358.74 against 1,798,518,933,689.21 — the trailing economy stands at about 70% 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: