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Russia vs Saudi Arabia Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 2% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 26%.
| Year | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 2,435,403 | 2% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 3,562,470 | 3% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 6,047,997 | 4% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 10,640,691 | 7% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 16,177,722 | 11% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 23,978,487 | 17% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 31,552,510 | 22% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 36,973,555 | 26% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 36,973,555 — the trailing economy stands at about 26% 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: