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Russia vs Canada Population
Russian Federation has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 15% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 29%.
| Year | Russian Federation | Canada | Canada as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 17,909,356 | 15% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 21,324,000 | 16% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 24,515,667 | 18% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 27,691,138 | 19% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 30,685,730 | 21% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 34,005,902 | 24% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 38,028,638 | 26% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 41,651,653 | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russian Federation pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. Russian Federation has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Canada compare today?
Russian Federation is ahead: 143,513,328 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 29% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — 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: