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Russia vs Brazil Population
Brazil overtook Russia in 1990. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 166% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 67%, and the pair was closest in 1990 (99%).
| Year | Russia | Brazil | Brazil as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 119,897,000 | 166% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 130,404,000 | 137% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 139,010,000 | 115% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 147,969,406 | 99% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 146,596,869 | 84% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 142,849,468 | 74% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 145,245,148 | 70% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 143,513,328 | 67% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Russia in Population?
In 1990. Brazil’s published Population rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 143,513,328 — the trailing economy stands at about 67% 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: