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Russia vs Saudi Arabia GDP per capita
Saudi Arabia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russia stood at roughly 41% of Saudi Arabia’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 51%, and the pair was closest in 2013 (57%).
| Year | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 717.8 | 3,778.02 | 526% |
| 1970 | 1,509.44 | 3,778.02 | 250% |
| 1980 | 27,205.65 | 3,778.02 | 14% |
| 1990 | 11,054.75 | 3,494.06 | 32% |
| 2000 | 11,714.56 | 1,771.59 | 15% |
| 2010 | 22,028.39 | 10,674.99 | 48% |
| 2020 | 24,338.83 | 10,108.33 | 42% |
| 2025 | 34,536.66 | 17,546.61 | 51% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Russia in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Saudi Arabia has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 34,536.66 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 51% 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: