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Russia vs Italy Population
Russian Federation has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 42% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 41%, and the pair was closest in 2012 (42%).
| Year | Russian Federation | Italy | Italy as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 50,199,700 | 42% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 53,821,850 | 41% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 56,433,883 | 41% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 56,719,240 | 38% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 56,942,108 | 39% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 59,819,407 | 42% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 59,438,851 | 41% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 58,915,656 | 41% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russian Federation pass Italy 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 Italy compare today?
Russian Federation is ahead: 143,513,328 against 58,915,656 — the trailing economy stands at about 41% 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: