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Russia vs Spain Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 25% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 34%.
| Year | Russia | Spain | Spain as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 30,455,000 | 25% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 33,814,531 | 26% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 37,491,165 | 27% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 38,867,322 | 26% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 40,567,864 | 28% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 46,576,897 | 33% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 47,359,424 | 33% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 49,355,143 | 34% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Spain 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 Spain compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 49,355,143 — the trailing economy stands at about 34% 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: