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Russia vs Brazil GDP per capita
Russia overtook Brazil in 1994. In 1988 Brazil stood at roughly 57% of Russian Federation’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 61%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (101%).
| Year | Russia | Brazil | Brazil as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,778.02 | 235.27 | 6% |
| 1970 | 3,778.02 | 443.8 | 12% |
| 1980 | 3,778.02 | 1,958.57 | 52% |
| 1990 | 3,494.06 | 2,581.14 | 74% |
| 2000 | 1,771.59 | 3,766.55 | 213% |
| 2010 | 10,674.99 | 11,403.28 | 107% |
| 2020 | 10,108.33 | 7,074.19 | 70% |
| 2025 | 17,546.61 | 10,713.29 | 61% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Brazil in GDP per capita?
In 1994. Russia’s published GDP per capita rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Brazil compare today?
Russia is ahead: 17,546.61 against 10,713.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 61% 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: