Russia Industry Statistics

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Russia Industry Statistics

Russia’s economy is shifting fast yet still industrially heavy, with services making up 57.4% of GDP while industrial value added holds at 32.0% and manufacturing at 15.0%. The country also runs a surprising trade and production mix, from a +$172.7 billion merchandise balance in 2023 to supplying a large slice of global energy and inputs, alongside CPI inflation averaging 7.4% and a 135.2 industrial production index in 2022.

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Key Statistics

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$2.2 trillion nominal GDP for Russia in 2023 (World Bank, current US$).

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Russia’s GDP growth was -2.1% in 2023 (World Bank).

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Russia’s GDP per capita was $14,904 in 2023 (current US$).

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Russia’s imports were $323.3 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade via World Integrated Trade Solution).

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Russia’s merchandise trade balance was +$172.7 billion in 2023 (WITS).

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Russia’s outbound FDI outflows were $5.0 billion in 2023 (UNCTAD).

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Russia produced 14.0 million metric tons of crude steel in 2022 (World Steel Association).

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Russia’s coal production was 440.0 million tonnes in 2022 (Energy Institute Statistical Review).

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Russia’s electricity generation was 1,090 TWh in 2023 (Ember data).

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Russia’s refining capacity was about 6.7 million barrels per day in 2022 (Energy Institute / EIA-cited industry data in report).

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Russia’s cement production was 57.7 million tonnes in 2022 (USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2023, Russia chapter).

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Russia’s industrial production index (base year 2010=100) was 135.2 in 2022 (UNIDO / OECD compiled).

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Russia’s share of industry in GDP was 32.0% in 2022 (World Bank structural indicators).

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Russia’s manufacturing value added share in GDP was 15.0% in 2022 (World Bank).

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Russia’s agriculture value added share in GDP was 6.7% in 2022 (World Bank).

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Russia’s services value added share in GDP was 57.4% in 2022 (World Bank).

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Russia’s CPI inflation averaged 7.4% in 2023 (World Bank).

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Russia’s CPI inflation was 7.4% in 2023 (IMF World Economic Outlook data; as reported in IMF indicators).

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Russia’s labor productivity (output per worker) increased by 0.9% in 2022 (OECD/World Bank productivity estimates).

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Russia’s services PMI was 51.0 in 2024-05 (S&P Global).

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3.6% of global merchandise trade was Russia’s share in 2023

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Russia ranked 8th globally for merchandise exports in 2023 (by value)

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Russia’s services exports were $96 billion in 2023 (WTO services trade estimate)

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Russia’s trade in manufactured goods was $310 billion in 2023 (WTO World Trade Statistical Review dataset)

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Russia produced an estimated 10.7 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2023 (IEA estimate)

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Russia accounted for 9.6% of global coal production in 2023 (coal production estimate, Global Energy Monitor dataset)

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Russia exported 13.9% of its natural gas production in 2023 (IEA estimate)

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Russia spent €6.5 billion on defense equipment and services in 2023 (SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, defense expenditure estimates)

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$55.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inward stock for Russia (latest available figure, 2023 estimate)

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Russia received $47.0 billion in inward FDI flows in 2022 (UNCTAD World Investment Report 2023 dataset)

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Russia’s total gross fixed capital formation was $335.0 billion in 2023 (World Bank, current US$)

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Russia’s electricity transmission and distribution losses were 10.2% in 2022 (World Bank indicator, most recent year)

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Russia’s industrial energy intensity was 0.32 (MJ per US$ of industrial value added, 2017 PPP baseline)

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Russia’s rail freight turnover was 2,900 billion tonne-km in 2022 (International Transport Forum / ITF report estimates)

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Russia has 1,430 airports or aerodromes (ICAO/World Bank aviation statistics compilation, 2023)

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Russia’s industrial employment share was 20.3% of total employment in 2023 (ILO employment by sector modelled estimate)

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Russia’s industrial footprint is huge, yet its macro picture has been anything but steady. With CPI inflation averaging 7.4% in 2023 and GDP down 2.1%, the country still posted a large external surplus, even as key energy and metals outputs kept moving. We pull together the latest mix of production, trade, investment, and industry shares to show how Russia’s industrial economy functions when growth, prices, and global flows do not move in the same direction.

Key Takeaways

  • $2.2 trillion nominal GDP for Russia in 2023 (World Bank, current US$).
  • Russia’s GDP growth was -2.1% in 2023 (World Bank).
  • Russia’s GDP per capita was $14,904 in 2023 (current US$).
  • Russia’s imports were $323.3 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade via World Integrated Trade Solution).
  • Russia’s merchandise trade balance was +$172.7 billion in 2023 (WITS).
  • Russia’s outbound FDI outflows were $5.0 billion in 2023 (UNCTAD).
  • Russia produced 14.0 million metric tons of crude steel in 2022 (World Steel Association).
  • Russia’s coal production was 440.0 million tonnes in 2022 (Energy Institute Statistical Review).
  • Russia’s electricity generation was 1,090 TWh in 2023 (Ember data).
  • Russia’s CPI inflation averaged 7.4% in 2023 (World Bank).
  • Russia’s CPI inflation was 7.4% in 2023 (IMF World Economic Outlook data; as reported in IMF indicators).
  • Russia’s labor productivity (output per worker) increased by 0.9% in 2022 (OECD/World Bank productivity estimates).
  • 3.6% of global merchandise trade was Russia’s share in 2023
  • Russia ranked 8th globally for merchandise exports in 2023 (by value)
  • Russia’s services exports were $96 billion in 2023 (WTO services trade estimate)

In 2023 Russia posted modest contraction, strong trade surplus, and sizeable industrial output alongside rising inflation.

Economy

1$2.2 trillion nominal GDP for Russia in 2023 (World Bank, current US$).[1]
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2Russia’s GDP growth was -2.1% in 2023 (World Bank).[2]
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3Russia’s GDP per capita was $14,904 in 2023 (current US$).[3]
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Economy Interpretation

Under the Economy angle, Russia’s economic picture in 2023 was challenging as its $2.2 trillion nominal GDP came with a -2.1% contraction and a GDP per capita of $14,904.

Digital & Trade

1Russia’s imports were $323.3 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade via World Integrated Trade Solution).[4]
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2Russia’s merchandise trade balance was +$172.7 billion in 2023 (WITS).[5]
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3Russia’s outbound FDI outflows were $5.0 billion in 2023 (UNCTAD).[6]
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Digital & Trade Interpretation

In 2023, Russia’s massive digital and trade footprint was reflected in $323.3 billion in imports and a strong +$172.7 billion merchandise trade surplus, while outbound FDI outflows of $5.0 billion suggest capital is staying relatively focused compared with the scale of cross border flows.

Industry Structure

1Russia produced 14.0 million metric tons of crude steel in 2022 (World Steel Association).[7]
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2Russia’s coal production was 440.0 million tonnes in 2022 (Energy Institute Statistical Review).[8]
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3Russia’s electricity generation was 1,090 TWh in 2023 (Ember data).[9]
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4Russia’s refining capacity was about 6.7 million barrels per day in 2022 (Energy Institute / EIA-cited industry data in report).[10]
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5Russia’s cement production was 57.7 million tonnes in 2022 (USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2023, Russia chapter).[11]
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6Russia’s industrial production index (base year 2010=100) was 135.2 in 2022 (UNIDO / OECD compiled).[12]
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7Russia’s share of industry in GDP was 32.0% in 2022 (World Bank structural indicators).[13]
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8Russia’s manufacturing value added share in GDP was 15.0% in 2022 (World Bank).[14]
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9Russia’s agriculture value added share in GDP was 6.7% in 2022 (World Bank).[15]
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10Russia’s services value added share in GDP was 57.4% in 2022 (World Bank).[16]
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Industry Structure Interpretation

With industry making up 32.0% of GDP in 2022 and manufacturing accounting for 15.0% while services dominate at 57.4%, Russia’s Industry Structure shows a strong industrial base anchored by heavy output like 14.0 million tons of crude steel and 57.7 million tons of cement.

Trade & Tariffs

13.6% of global merchandise trade was Russia’s share in 2023[21]
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2Russia ranked 8th globally for merchandise exports in 2023 (by value)[22]
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3Russia’s services exports were $96 billion in 2023 (WTO services trade estimate)[23]
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4Russia’s trade in manufactured goods was $310 billion in 2023 (WTO World Trade Statistical Review dataset)[24]
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Trade & Tariffs Interpretation

In the Trade and Tariffs landscape, Russia accounted for 3.6% of global merchandise trade in 2023 and ranked 8th in merchandise exports by value, while its manufactured goods trade reached $310 billion, underscoring its major trade footprint that tariffs and border policies are likely to influence.

Energy & Resources

1Russia produced an estimated 10.7 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2023 (IEA estimate)[25]
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2Russia accounted for 9.6% of global coal production in 2023 (coal production estimate, Global Energy Monitor dataset)[26]
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3Russia exported 13.9% of its natural gas production in 2023 (IEA estimate)[27]
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Energy & Resources Interpretation

In Energy and Resources, Russia’s 2023 output and trade footprint is striking, with 10.7 million barrels per day of crude oil production, supplying 9.6% of global coal, and exporting 13.9% of its natural gas production.

Investment & Business

1Russia spent €6.5 billion on defense equipment and services in 2023 (SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, defense expenditure estimates)[28]
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2$55.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inward stock for Russia (latest available figure, 2023 estimate)[29]
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3Russia received $47.0 billion in inward FDI flows in 2022 (UNCTAD World Investment Report 2023 dataset)[30]
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4Russia’s total gross fixed capital formation was $335.0 billion in 2023 (World Bank, current US$)[31]
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Investment & Business Interpretation

Russia’s Investment and Business picture is marked by sizable capital formation and persistent investment exposure, with gross fixed capital formation reaching $335.0 billion in 2023 and inward FDI still running at $47.0 billion in flows during 2022 and $55.7 billion in stock by 2023.

Infrastructure & Utilities

1Russia’s electricity transmission and distribution losses were 10.2% in 2022 (World Bank indicator, most recent year)[32]
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2Russia’s industrial energy intensity was 0.32 (MJ per US$ of industrial value added, 2017 PPP baseline)[33]
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3Russia’s rail freight turnover was 2,900 billion tonne-km in 2022 (International Transport Forum / ITF report estimates)[34]
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4Russia has 1,430 airports or aerodromes (ICAO/World Bank aviation statistics compilation, 2023)[35]
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Infrastructure & Utilities Interpretation

For Infrastructure and Utilities, Russia combines relatively high electricity losses at 10.2% in 2022 with a heavy reliance on transport capacity, shown by rail freight turnover of 2,900 billion tonne-km, while its rail and air connectivity is supported by a large aviation network of 1,430 airports or aerodromes.

Labor & Demographics

1Russia’s industrial employment share was 20.3% of total employment in 2023 (ILO employment by sector modelled estimate)[36]
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Labor & Demographics Interpretation

In 2023, Russia’s industrial sector accounted for 20.3% of total employment, signaling that labor in industry remains a substantial share of the country’s overall workforce from a Labor and Demographics perspective.

How We Rate Confidence

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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