Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated to grow by 3.65 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. To compare, in 2022, the country's GDP dropped by around 1.25 percent. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are produced within a country per year. It is an important indicator of the economic strength of a country. Real GDP is adjusted for price changes and is therefore regarded as a key indicator for economic growth. Trade balance of Russia With the exception of 2009, Russia’s GDP was relatively stable year-over-year, however at a higher rate prior to the financial crisis. In 2012, Russia reported a trade surplus, meaning that more goods and services combined were exported than imported. However, Russia primarily profited from exporting goods, earning the majority of its revenues from its trade balance of goods, while the nation posted a trade deficit on its services, its highest loss recorded since 2003. Russia imports and exports its products and services primarily to neighboring countries or countries in Europe. Russia’s most important trade partner is arguably China, potentially due to shared borders and strong political relations between the two nations. China is accountable for roughly 19.2 percent of all of Russia’s imports, however only makes up roughly 8.3 percent of the country’s total exports. China has become an important import partner for many nations around the world as well as a country where larger companies can manufacture goods at a cheaper price.

Full Year GDP Growth in Russia increased to 4.10 percent in 2024 from 3.60 percent in 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Russia Full Year Gdp Growth.

Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated to have increased by 3.2 percent in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. In April 2023, the monthly GDP growth was positive for the first time since March 2022. In April 2020, the country’s GDP fell by nearly 10 percent as a result of the crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as well as the oil price crash. Russian economy outlook for 2025 Russia’s annual GDP was projected to increase by 1.35 percent in 2025. The level of prices in the country was expected to continue growing, with the inflation rate forecast at 4.7 percent in that year. Post-pandemic economic recovery in selected countries Countries across the world saw a sharp decrease in GDP in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the European Commission foresaw an increase in all European Union (EU) members' GDP, ranging from the lowest of 1.1 percent in Sweden and Italy to the highest of five percent in Ireland. In Latin America, the most significant increase in GDP was recorded in Peru, at 5.2 percent in 2022.

Key information about Russia Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Russia contracted 2.6 % YoY in Mar 2023, following a negative growth of 3.2 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in Russia is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1996 to Mar 2023, with an average rate of 2.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 12.3 % in Dec 1999 and a record low of -9.4 % in Jun 2009.

CEIC calculates quarterly Real GDP Growth from quarterly Real GDP. The Federal State Statistics Service provides Real GDP in local currency at 2021 prices, based on SNA 2008. Real GDP Growth prior to Q1 2012 is calculated from Real GDP at 2008 prices and prior to Q1 2004 from Real GDP at 2003 prices, both based on SNA 1993.


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• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of Russia reached 494.7 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.7 % in Mar 2023.
• GDP Per Capita in Russia reached 15,074.8 USD in Dec 2022.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 35.2 % in Dec 2022.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 28.9 % in Dec 2022.
• Public Consumption accounted for 17.5 % in Dec 2022.
• Private Consumption accounted for 47.3 % in Dec 2022.

This statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) in Russia from 1997 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are produced within a country per year. It is an important indicator of the economic strength of a country. In 2023, the GDP in Russia was around 2.01 trillion U.S. dollars. Russian economy The Russian economy is primarily directed by both the private sector and the state. As a member of the BRIC, Russia is currently experiencing an accelerated growth within the economy with a chance of earning a place in the G7 economies. As of the 1990s, a large amount of the country’s industrial and agricultural sectors were privatized, however energy and military production remained with the state for the most part. As a result, the majority of Russian exports consisted of energy products as well as high-tech military equipment. The effects of the global financial crisis of 2008 took a similar toll on the Russian economy, however only had short term effects. Russia recovered after 2 years and has since experienced exponential economical growth and productivity due to aggressive and prompt actions from the government, providing Russia with one of the most profitable economies in the world. Additionally, unemployment reached an all-decade low from the recent Russian economic boom, which furthermore implies that there is a slight growth in wages, however is also accompanied by a large worker shortage.

In the first quarter of 2024, the real gross domestic product (GDP) of Russia grew by 5.4 percent compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The decline in GDP recorded between the second quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 was related to the economic impact of the war in Ukraine, in response to which Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia. However, the recent monthly GDP growth data reflects the resilience of the economy in the face of external pressure in the short term. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services produced within a country. It is an important indicator of economic strength. Real GDP is adjusted for price changes and is therefore regarded as a key indicator for economic growth. Trade with China has eased the sanctions’ pressure The dynamic trade relationship with China has likely played a key role in bolstering Russia's economic recovery, contributing to an over-three-percent GDP growth estimated for 2024. The importance of trade partnerships and their impact on GDP growth is underscored by the example of China's influence on both Russia's imports, especially of technology and equipment, and exports, particularly of fossil fuels. Russian economic growth in the global context Amid the global economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical disruptions such as the war in Ukraine, Russia's annual GDP growth was close to the global one, which was forecast to reach approximately 3.2 percent in 2024. Moreover, Russia was expected to become the fourth-fastest-growing economy in the G20 in that year, following India, Indonesia, and China.

Monthly GDP YoY in Russia increased to 4.50 percent in December from 3.60 percent in November of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Russia Monthly GDP YoY.

Key information about Russia Nominal GDP Growth

• Russia Nominal GDP Growth was reported at 19.527 % in Mar 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 19.473 % for Dec 2023.
• Russia Nominal GDP Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 19.527 % from Mar 1994 to Mar 2024, with 121 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 544.118 % in Mar 1994 and a record low of -10.715 % in Jun 2020.
• Russia Nominal GDP Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates quarterly Nominal GDP Growth from quarterly Nominal GDP. Federal State Statistics Service provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Nominal GDP Growth prior to Q1 2012 is based on SNA 1993.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Russia was worth 2021.42 billion US dollars in 2023, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Russia represents 1.92 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Russia GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Russia RU: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure data was reported at 2.566 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.507 % for 2016. Russia RU: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 3.045 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.403 % in 2007 and a record low of -8.170 % in 2015. Russia RU: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Average annual growth of final consumption expenditure based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. Final consumption expenditure (formerly total consumption) is the sum of household final consumption expenditure (formerly private consumption) and general government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption). This estimate includes any statistical discrepancy in the use of resources relative to the supply of resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

Russia GDP Counterfactual Tracker: % Change from Pre-Crisis Trend: Low data was reported at -0.773 % in 30 Jan 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.760 % for 23 Jan 2022. Russia GDP Counterfactual Tracker: % Change from Pre-Crisis Trend: Low data is updated weekly, averaging -5.474 % from Apr 2020 (Median) to 30 Jan 2022, with 96 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.423 % in 12 Dec 2021 and a record low of -20.771 % in 12 Apr 2020. Russia GDP Counterfactual Tracker: % Change from Pre-Crisis Trend: Low data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.OECD.WT: GDP Growth Tracker: Weekly.

Russia GDP Counterfactual Tracker: % Change from Pre-Crisis Trend: High data was reported at 5.836 % in 30 Jan 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.942 % for 23 Jan 2022. Russia GDP Counterfactual Tracker: % Change from Pre-Crisis Trend: High data is updated weekly, averaging -0.049 % from Apr 2020 (Median) to 30 Jan 2022, with 96 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.209 % in 12 Dec 2021 and a record low of -6.091 % in 17 May 2020. Russia GDP Counterfactual Tracker: % Change from Pre-Crisis Trend: High data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.OECD.WT: GDP Growth Tracker: Weekly.

Russia GDP Growth Contribution: YoY: Inventories data was reported at 0.000 % in 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2020. Russia GDP Growth Contribution: YoY: Inventories data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2021, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.400 % in 2019 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2021. Russia GDP Growth Contribution: YoY: Inventories data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Forecast – European Commission's Forecast.

This statistic shows the distribution of the gross domestic product (GDP) across economic sectors in Russia from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, agriculture contributed around 3.35 percent to the GDP of Russia, 30.65 percent came from the industry and 56.88 percent from the service sector. Russia's struggling economy Russia is one of the so-called BRIC countries, the four major emerging markets. It is also considered to be one of the fastest growing economies, being one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of oil, natural gas, metals, wood, chemicals, and a wide variety of civilian and military manufactures. In 2015, Russia reported an estimated gross domestic product of about 1.18 billion U.S. dollars, making it one of the countries with the largest gross domestic product in the world. Due to its fast economic expansion, it is also predicted that Russia will have the sixth largest gross domestic product in the world by 2030. Despite a growing economy, Russia's unemployment rate has remained high in recent years. In 2010, the unemployment rate in Russia was at 7.3 percent, and after a slight plunge, it is expected to reach similar heights in the next few years again. Inflation has also increased rapidly in recent years, in 2015, it is expected to double in comparison to 2014, reaching approximately 18 percent - the highest inflation rate of the decade. 2015 is also marked by a large decline of Russia's gross domestic product: Between 2014 and 2015, GDP decreased by almost 5 thousand U.S. dollars. It is, however, expected to recover until 2020. Despite a trade deficit in the services sector from 2003 to 2013, the services sector in Russia has employed yearly over 55 percent of the workforce since 1999.

Contains data from the World Bank's data portal. There is also a consolidated country dataset on HDX.

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The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Russia was last recorded at 39753.46 US dollars in 2023, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Russia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 224 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Russia GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Russia Real GDP: Estimate: Same Period PY=100: Year to Date data was reported at 101.500 Same Period PY=100 in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 101.800 Same Period PY=100 for Sep 2017. Russia Real GDP: Estimate: Same Period PY=100: Year to Date data is updated monthly, averaging 101.900 Same Period PY=100 from Aug 2006 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.700 Same Period PY=100 in Apr 2008 and a record low of 89.900 Same Period PY=100 in Jun 2009. Russia Real GDP: Estimate: Same Period PY=100: Year to Date data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.AB001: Real GDP: Estimate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Russia (LMUNRLTTRUQ647N) from Q3 1991 to Q4 2021 about Russia, participation, and unemployment.

Russia recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 14.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2023. This dataset provides - Russia Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.