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Russia vs Canada GDP per capita
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russian Federation stood at roughly 20% of Canada’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 32%.
| Year | Russian Federation | Canada | Canada as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,264.95 | 3,778.02 | 167% |
| 1970 | 4,135.82 | 3,778.02 | 91% |
| 1980 | 11,208.2 | 3,778.02 | 34% |
| 1990 | 21,525.86 | 3,494.06 | 16% |
| 2000 | 24,271 | 1,771.59 | 7% |
| 2010 | 47,560.84 | 10,674.99 | 22% |
| 2020 | 43,537.9 | 10,108.33 | 23% |
| 2025 | 55,697.66 | 17,546.61 | 32% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Russian Federation in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Canada has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 55,697.66 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 32% 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: