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Russia vs South Korea GDP per capita
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russia stood at roughly 77% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 48%.
| Year | Russia | South Korea | South Korea as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 158.84 | 3,778.02 | 2378% |
| 1970 | 281.79 | 3,778.02 | 1341% |
| 1980 | 1,745.58 | 3,778.02 | 216% |
| 1990 | 6,812.9 | 3,494.06 | 51% |
| 2000 | 12,710.3 | 1,771.59 | 14% |
| 2010 | 24,071.26 | 10,674.99 | 44% |
| 2020 | 33,645.77 | 10,108.33 | 30% |
| 2025 | 36,226.97 | 17,546.61 | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Russia in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. South Korea has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 36,226.97 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 48% 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: