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Russia vs Australia Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 9% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 19%.
| Year | Russia | Australia | Australia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 10,276,477 | 9% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 12,507,000 | 10% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 14,692,000 | 11% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 17,065,128 | 12% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 19,028,802 | 13% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 22,031,750 | 15% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 25,649,248 | 18% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 27,614,411 | 19% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. Russia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Australia compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 19% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: