Republic of Korea vs Russian Federation: Government spending vs. GDP
Government spending vs. GDP over time
- Republic of Korea
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 332.27 billion constant 2015 US$ against 300.49 billion constant 2015 US$ in Russian Federation, a difference of 31.79 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Russian Federation's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Russian Federation ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 11th and Russian Federation ranks 12th of 166 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Russian Federation in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 85.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 228.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | 143.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | Russian Federation |
| 2000s | 133.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 233.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 99.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | Russian Federation |
| 2010s | 218.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 252.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | 33.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | Russian Federation |
| 2020s | 310.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 284.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 25.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government spending vs. gdp, Republic of Korea or Russian Federation?
- Republic of Korea, at 332.27 billion constant 2015 US$ against 300.49 billion constant 2015 US$ in Russian Federation as of 2025.
- What is the difference in government spending vs. gdp between Republic of Korea and Russian Federation?
- 31.79 billion constant 2015 US$, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Russian Federation?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and Russian Federation rank globally for government spending vs. gdp?
- Republic of Korea ranks 11th and Russian Federation ranks 12th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Government spending vs. GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
General government final consumption expenditure includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). Both measures are expressed in constant 2015 US$.