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Russia vs Brazil GDP
Russian Federation overtook Brazil in 1994. In 1988 Brazil stood at roughly 55% of Russian Federation’s GDP; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (100%).
| Year | Russian Federation | Brazil | Brazil as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 17,030,465,539.39 | 3% |
| 1970 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 42,327,664,793.69 | 8% |
| 1980 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 237,393,489,892.64 | 43% |
| 1990 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 384,959,818,181.82 | 74% |
| 2000 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 655,448,231,983.53 | 252% |
| 2010 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 2,208,837,745,100.55 | 145% |
| 2020 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 1,476,107,231,310.49 | 99% |
| 2025 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 2,279,920,092,492.13 | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russian Federation pass Brazil in GDP?
In 1994. Russian Federation’s published GDP rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Brazil compare today?
Russian Federation is ahead: 2,561,310,169,358.74 against 2,279,920,092,492.13 — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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: