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Russia vs Switzerland GDP
Russia overtook Switzerland in 1998. In 1988 Switzerland stood at roughly 39% of Russian Federation’s GDP; today the figure is about 41%, and the pair was closest in 2001 (95%).
| Year | Russia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 2% |
| 1970 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 5% |
| 1980 | 554,828,660,436.14 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 22% |
| 1990 | 517,014,446,227.93 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 52% |
| 2000 | 259,710,142,196.94 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 109% |
| 2010 | 1,524,916,715,223.95 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 40% |
| 2020 | 1,493,075,894,362.14 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 51% |
| 2025 | 2,561,310,169,358.74 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 41% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Switzerland in GDP?
In 1998. Russia’s published GDP rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Switzerland compare today?
Russia is ahead: 2,561,310,169,358.74 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 41% 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: