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Russia vs Turkiye Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 24% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 60%.
| Year | Russia | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 28,329,898 | 24% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 36,638,465 | 28% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 45,408,815 | 33% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 56,015,628 | 38% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 65,425,961 | 45% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 73,142,150 | 51% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 83,384,680 | 57% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 85,878,556 | 60% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Turkiye 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 Turkiye compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 85,878,556 — the trailing economy stands at about 60% 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: