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Russia vs Spain GDP
Russian Federation overtook Spain in 1990. In 1988 Spain stood at roughly 68% of Russian Federation’s GDP; today the figure is about 74%, and the pair was closest in 2008 (99%).
| Year | Russian Federation | Spain | Spain as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 12,424,514,013.76 | 2% |
| 1970 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 40,963,715,236.51 | 7% |
| 1980 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 232,600,556,973.78 | 42% |
| 1990 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 536,175,326,477.31 | 104% |
| 2000 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 598,102,854,756.08 | 230% |
| 2010 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 1,427,989,078,916.67 | 94% |
| 2020 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 1,289,783,836,971.21 | 86% |
| 2025 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 1,906,453,309,985.88 | 74% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russian Federation pass Spain in GDP?
In 1990. Russian Federation’s published GDP rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Spain compare today?
Russian Federation is ahead: 2,561,310,169,358.74 against 1,906,453,309,985.88 — the trailing economy stands at about 74% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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: