The Central Federal District was the most-populated in Russia with around **** million residents as of January 1, 2025. The Volga Federal District followed, with a population of roughly **** million. The lowest population was recorded in the Far Eastern Federal District at less than *** million inhabitants. In total, over ***** million people were estimated to be living in Russia as of the beginning of 2025. The country ranked ninth worldwide by population size.

Approximately half of Russians had a negative attitude toward the United States in February 2025, a significant decrease from the previous survey. Over the observed period from April 1990, the largest share of Russians held a negative opinion of the U.S. in January 2015, at over 80 percent.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russia town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Russia town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Russia town was 2,268, a 0.40% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Russia town population was 2,259, a decline of 0.40% compared to a population of 2,268 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Russia town decreased by 219. In this period, the peak population was 2,603 in the year 2011. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Russia town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Russia town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Russia town Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Analysis unit

Persons and households

UNITS IDENTIFIED: - Dwellings: no - Vacant Units: no - Households: yes - Individuals: yes - Group quarters: no

UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: - Dwellings: Living quarters such as apartments, separate single-family houses, room in hostel, suite or room in hotel, and other dwellings converted or arranged for human habitation - Households: A household is a group of people living together occupying the whole or a part of housing unit, jointly provide themselves with food and other essentials for living, i.e. completely or partly combine and spend their means. These persons can be connected with ties of kinship, or relationship resulting from marriage, or not be relatives. One household may comprise both relatives and non-relatives. - Group quarters: Includes wards or other social and medical institutions, military barracks, detention facilities, or religions institutions

Universe

Resident population at their permanent (usual) place of residence on October 14, 2010, including foreign and stateless persons permanently residing in the Russian Federation.

Kind of data

Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: Federal State Statistics Service

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 7047151.

SAMPLE DESIGN: Systematic sample of every 20th household, drawn by the Federal State Statistics Service

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Population Census Form L contained 25 questions and is filled in for the individuals who constantly live in a premise. Population Census Form P contains questions about the dwelling and living conditions of the household.

Abstract

The All-Russia Population Census-2002 was conducted for the period of October 9-16 in accordance with the Federal Law No. 8-FZ “On the All-Russia Population Census” of 25 January, 2002, the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 231 “On organization of the All-Russia Population Census in 2002” of 12 April, 2002. Coordination of works was managed by the State commission established by the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1434 of 23 December, 1999.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Households;
• Individuals.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Questions to population were put in the formulation which was given in the census questionnaires and in "The Manual for enumerators on the procedure for carrying out the All-Russia population census-2002 and filling in the census documents".

Cleaning operations

Data entry into questionnaires was based on responses of persons without demanding from them any authenticating documents.

In 2023, Washington, D.C. had the highest population density in the United States, with 11,130.69 people per square mile. As a whole, there were about 94.83 residents per square mile in the U.S., and Alaska was the state with the lowest population density, with 1.29 residents per square mile. The problem of population density Simply put, population density is the population of a country divided by the area of the country. While this can be an interesting measure of how many people live in a country and how large the country is, it does not account for the degree of urbanization, or the share of people who live in urban centers. For example, Russia is the largest country in the world and has a comparatively low population, so its population density is very low. However, much of the country is uninhabited, so cities in Russia are much more densely populated than the rest of the country. Urbanization in the United States While the United States is not very densely populated compared to other countries, its population density has increased significantly over the past few decades. The degree of urbanization has also increased, and well over half of the population lives in urban centers.

Due to the devastating impact of the Second World War on the Soviet population, the total population in 1950 was almost 15.5 million fewer than in 1940, which is a decrease of eight percent. In Russia (RSFSR), the largest of the Soviet states, the population difference was almost nine million people; also eight percent. It would take until 1955 for the populations of either the USSR or Russia to reach their pre-war levels, which was a decade after the conflict had ended. Urbanization Despite this drop in total population, industrialization and urbanization saw a significant change in the USSR's population distribution between the given years. The Soviet urban population increased by 6.3 million, or ten percent, between 1940 and 1950; 5.8 million of this was in Russia, which was a 15 percent increase. In contrast, the Soviet Union's rural population dropped by 21.8 million (a 17 percent change), 14.5 million of which in Russia (a decrease of 20 percent). In terms of overall population, the urban population of the USSR rose from 33 to 39 percent between 1940 and 1950, and from 34 to 43 percent in Russia. By 1955, 44 percent of the Soviet population, and 49 percent of the Russian population, lived in an urban setting.

Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: Over 60000 RUB per Month data was reported at 11.900 % in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.400 % for Sep 2018. Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: Over 60000 RUB per Month data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.250 % from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.900 % in Dec 2018 and a record low of 6.700 % in Mar 2016. Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: Over 60000 RUB per Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GA013: Population by Average Household Income.

Abstract

The All-Russian Population Census 2010 is the first census of the Russian Federation population since 2002 and the second in its post-Soviet history. Preparations for the census began in 2007 and it took place between October 14 and October 25.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Households;
• Individuals.

Universe

The census covers all persons permanently residing in Russia.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

The number of people with Russian citizenship living in European countries as of January 1, 2023, was by far the highest in Germany. The country's population includes around 260,000 Russian citizens. That was more than double the number of Russian citizens living in Spain. To compare, over 35,400 Russian nationals resided in Czechia.

United States Immigrants Admitted: Russia data was reported at 9,297.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,799.000 Person for 2015. United States Immigrants Admitted: Russia data is updated yearly, averaging 12,079.000 Person from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2016, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,771.000 Person in 2002 and a record low of 6,718.000 Person in 2010. United States Immigrants Admitted: Russia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Homeland Security. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G086: Immigration.

Population for Russian Federation was 145.87226 Mil. of Persons in January of 2019, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population for Russian Federation reached a record high of 148.37358 in January of 1993 and a record low of 143.24876 in January of 2008. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population for Russian Federation - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Russian Federation was 17.51498 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Russian Federation reached a record high of 30.64650 in January of 1961 and a record low of 14.72494 in January of 2008. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Russian Federation - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Population Growth for the Russian Federation was -0.28522 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Growth for the Russian Federation reached a record high of 1.68483 in January of 1954 and a record low of -0.46002 in January of 2002. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Growth for the Russian Federation - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

United States Imports from Russia was US$3.27 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Russia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: 19000.1 - 27000 RUB per Month data was reported at 18.200 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.700 % for Sep 2018. Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: 19000.1 - 27000 RUB per Month data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.200 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.900 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of 15.500 % in Mar 2012. Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: 19000.1 - 27000 RUB per Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GA013: Population by Average Household Income.

Active Population: Aged 15 and Over: All for the Russian Federation was 75276520.74250 Persons in January of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Active Population: Aged 15 and Over: All for the Russian Federation reached a record high of 76636120.06050 in January of 2016 and a record low of 67402000.00000 in January of 1998. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Active Population: Aged 15 and Over: All for the Russian Federation - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

In 2023, only nine percent of respondents in the United States reported having a favorable opinion toward Russia. The share of people in the United States viewing Russia positively saw a decrease in recent years.

The number of visitors to the United States from Russia decreased in 2022. In that year, the number of visitors to the U.S. from Russia fell to approximately **** thousand, down from the previous year's total of approximately **** thousand.

Russia Number of Registered New Enterprises: per 1000 Existing: RO: State Owned: Regional data was reported at 0.600 Unit in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.800 Unit for Oct 2018. Russia Number of Registered New Enterprises: per 1000 Existing: RO: State Owned: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 2.000 Unit from Jun 1999 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 234 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.500 Unit in Feb 2000 and a record low of 0.500 Unit in Jun 2018. Russia Number of Registered New Enterprises: per 1000 Existing: RO: State Owned: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.OC002: Number of Registered New Enterprises: by Type of Ownership.