Primary income receipts in Russia
Russia: Primary income receipts was 25.39 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Russia, 1994–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Russia recorded 25.39 billion BoP, current US$ for primary income receipts in 2025.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Russia peaked at 81.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.50 billion BoP, current US$, in 1994.
That places Russia 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income receipts in Russia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3.50 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 4.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1996 | 4.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 4.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 4.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 3.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 4.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 6.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +43.1% |
| 2002 | 5.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2003 | 11.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +94.8% |
| 2004 | 12.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 17.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.7% |
| 2006 | 29.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +70.3% |
| 2007 | 45.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +53.1% |
| 2008 | 61.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.6% |
| 2009 | 33.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -46.0% |
| 2010 | 38.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2011 | 42.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 47.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 42.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 47.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 37.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2016 | 40.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 46.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 52.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 53.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 44.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2021 | 81.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +82.6% |
| 2022 | 39.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -52.1% |
| 2023 | 34.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2024 | 24.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.0% |
| 2025 | 25.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 25.39 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.49 billion BoP, current US$, 2.2× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Russia's 25.39 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.30 billion BoP, current US$, 3.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 22.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 37.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 53.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 81.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More economy & growth data for Russia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 10.58 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 73.7 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 22.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 345.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 159.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Russia?
- Primary income receipts in Russia was 25.39 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 81.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 1994.
- How does Russia rank for primary income receipts?
- Russia ranks 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.