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UK vs Russia Population
Russian Federation 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 | Russian Federation | 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 Russian Federation pass United Kingdom in Population?
It has not come to that. Russian Federation has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Russian Federation compare today?
Russian Federation 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 inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: