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Russia vs South Korea GDP
Russia overtook South Korea in 1994. In 1988 South Korea stood at roughly 37% of Russian Federation’s GDP; today the figure is about 73%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (103%).
| Year | Russia | South Korea | South Korea as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 3,973,069,306.93 | 1% |
| 1970 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 9,085,001,793.56 | 2% |
| 1980 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 66,547,970,350.62 | 12% |
| 1990 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 292,064,221,388.99 | 56% |
| 2000 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 597,487,173,479.11 | 230% |
| 2010 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 1,192,830,015,737.68 | 78% |
| 2020 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 1,744,070,276,373.34 | 117% |
| 2025 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 1,872,374,961,553.15 | 73% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass South Korea in GDP?
In 1994. Russia’s published GDP rose above South Korea’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Russia is ahead: 2,561,310,169,358.74 against 1,872,374,961,553.15 — the trailing economy stands at about 73% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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: