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Russia vs Netherlands Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 10% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 13%.
| Year | Russia | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 11,486,631 | 10% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 13,038,526 | 10% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 14,149,800 | 10% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 14,951,510 | 10% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 15,925,513 | 11% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 16,615,394 | 12% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 17,441,500 | 12% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 18,087,633 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Netherlands 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 Netherlands compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 13% 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: