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Russia vs Canada Population
Russia 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 | Russia | 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 Russia pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. Russia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Canada compare today?
Russia 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 interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: