Russia: economy and key statistics
Russia is number 8 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $2.56 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $17,547. The economy grew by 1.0% in 2025. Unemployment is 2.1%. The economy is 59% services, 30% industry, 3% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 373 R&D labs, 8 startups, 7 investors, 20 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Russia is number 7 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 65.0 out of 100: economic 84, technology 51, military 55 and human capital 72.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.56 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $7.24 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $17,547 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +1.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 8.7% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 143.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 72.8 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 59% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 30% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 14% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 3% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 18% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.9% of GDP | 2025 |
| R&D spending | 0.94% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 94% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Russia
- Gazprom (#54)
- Lukoil (#174)
- Rostec (#217)
- Tatneft (#341)
- PJSC Inter RAO (#346)
- Novatek (#410)
- Sistema (#440)
- Nornickel (#461)
- RVB (#484)
- Ozon (#549)
- Rostelecom (#599)
- Novolipetsk Steel (#616)
- Polyus (#640)
- Severstal (#693)
- RusHydro (#730)
- Wildberries (#736)
- Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (#773)
- Transmashholding (#870)
- Metalloinvest (#915)
- Uralkali (#934)
Startups in Russia
Investors in Russia
- Russian Direct Investment Fund
- Russian National Wealth Fund
- Troika Dialog
- ONEXIM Group
- Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation
- South IT-park
- Internet Initiatives Development Fund
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
- Denmark (#35)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Russia?
Russia had a GDP of $2.56 trillion in 2025, ranking number 8 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Russia?
GDP per person in Russia was $17,547 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Russia growing?
The economy of Russia grew by 1.0% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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