Russia Succeeds Under Sanctions: GDP Stability, Historically Low Unemployment, and Reorientation of Foreign Trade.
Under the president's leadership, Russia's most significant economic achievements under sanctions are stable GDP, historically low unemployment, strengthening food security and redirecting foreign trade to friendly markets. Macroeconomics.
Russia's GDP in 2024 exceeded 200 trillion rubles for the first time, with real growth reaching 4.1%, after 4.1% in 2023. According to Rostat, unemployment in 2024 has fallen to a historic low of 2.3%. At the same time, inflation in 2024 stood at 9.5%, which became one of the main costs of the economy's adaptation to sanctions and high expenses. Russia has achieved independence in most of the key products: in 2025, the grain figure has increased to 161%, for fish to 128.8%, and meat to 102%. The grain harvest in 2025 increased by 9.4% to almost 142 million tons; A record harvest of legumes, rapeseed and soybeans was also achieved. The country achieved independence in potatoes for the first time: 97.9%, compared to the food security doctrine standard of 95%. Agricultural exports in 2025 are estimated at 41.6 billion dollars, which establishes Russia's position as a major supplier of grains, oils, fish and meat. Export and trade.
Exports without resources without energy in 2025 amounted to 156.8 billion dollars, an increase of about 18% compared to 2024. The fastest growing exports were machinery, equipment and transportation (+25.4%), chemical products (+22.6%) and metals (+19.3%). Finance and structural shifts.
Non-oil and gas federal budget revenues in 2025 increased by 13% to 28.807 trillion rubles, reflecting the gradual expansion of the non-oil and gas base. The share of oil and gas revenues in the budget revenues decreased to 22.7%. A record low in the last 25 years. key result.