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Russia vs Spain GDP per capita
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1988 Russian Federation stood at roughly 39% of Spain’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 45%, and the pair was closest in 2013 (55%).
| Year | Russian Federation | Spain | Spain as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 407.96 | 3,778.02 | 926% |
| 1970 | 1,211.42 | 3,778.02 | 312% |
| 1980 | 6,204.14 | 3,778.02 | 61% |
| 1990 | 13,795.02 | 3,494.06 | 25% |
| 2000 | 14,743.27 | 1,771.59 | 12% |
| 2010 | 30,658.74 | 10,674.99 | 35% |
| 2020 | 27,233.94 | 10,108.33 | 37% |
| 2025 | 38,627.25 | 17,546.61 | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Russian Federation in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Spain has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1988–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 38,627.25 against 17,546.61 — the trailing economy stands at about 45% 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: