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UK vs Russia Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 44% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 48%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Russia | Russia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 52,400,000 | 44% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 55,663,250 | 43% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 56,314,216 | 41% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 57,247,586 | 39% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 58,892,514 | 40% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 62,766,365 | 44% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 66,740,000 | 46% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 69,487,000 | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass United Kingdom in Population?
It has not come to that. Russia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Russian Federation compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 69,487,000 — the trailing economy stands at about 48% 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: