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Russia vs South Korea Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 21% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 36%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (36%).
| Year | Russia | South Korea | South Korea as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 25,012,374 | 21% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 32,240,827 | 25% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 38,123,775 | 27% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 42,869,283 | 29% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 47,008,111 | 32% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 49,554,112 | 35% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 51,836,239 | 36% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 51,684,564 | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass South Korea 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 Korea, Rep. compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 51,684,564 — the trailing economy stands at about 36% 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: