In 2020, the median age of Russia's population was 38.6 years. By the end of the century, it was forecast to exceed 45 years. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger.

As of January 1, 2024, the mean age of the Russian population amounted to almost 41 years old, up from around 40.7 years recorded in the previous year. The average population age in the country has seen a continuous increase since 1990, when it was measured at under 35 years. The life expectancy in 2022 was set at 72.7 years.

Russia Employment: Male: Average Age data was reported at 40.400 Year in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.200 Year for 2016. Russia Employment: Male: Average Age data is updated yearly, averaging 39.150 Year from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.400 Year in 2017 and a record low of 38.100 Year in 1994. Russia Employment: Male: Average Age 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.GB022: Employment: by Age.

Retirement Age Men in Russia remained unchanged at 63 Years in 2025 from 63 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Russia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Russia Population: Male: Age 20 to 24: 20 Years data was reported at 690,175.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 669,051.000 Person for 2017. Russia Population: Male: Age 20 to 24: 20 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,086,332.000 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2018, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,304,486.000 Person in 2003 and a record low of 669,051.000 Person in 2017. Russia Population: Male: Age 20 to 24: 20 Years 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.GA006: Population: by Age: 0 to 100 Years: Male.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Russia was reported at 52.57 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

This statistic depicts the age distribution of Russia from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 17.51 percent of Russia's population fell into the 0-14 year category, 65.88 percent into the 15-64 age group and 16.6 percent were over 65 years of age.

Retirement Age Women in Russia remained unchanged at 58 Years in 2025 from 58 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Russia Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The working age population in Russia was expected to exceed 88 million by 2036, according to the medium forecast scenario. It suggested that the male population aged 16 to 65 years and the female population aged 16 to 60 years would increase by nearly six million between 2020 and 2029 and would experience a gradual decline starting from 2034. The low expectation scenario predicted that the decrease would begin already in 2028.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for the Russian Federation (SPPOP65UPTOZSRUS) from 1960 to 2024 about 65-years +, Russia, and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Russia, OH population pyramid, which represents the Russia population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Russia, OH, is 41.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Russia, OH, is 40.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Russia, OH is 81.0.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Russia, OH is 2.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Russia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Russia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Russia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Russia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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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.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

Russia: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 52.57 percent, an increase from 51.79 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1960 to 2024 is 47.68 percent. The minimum value, 38.64 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 58.82 percent was recorded in 1962.

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the Russian Federation (SPPOPDPNDOLRUS) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, Russia, ratio, and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Russia by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Russia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Russia by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Russia. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Russia.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 0-4 years (72) | Female # 30-34 years (35). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Russia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Russia is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Russia is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Russia for each age group.

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.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Russia was reported at 26.21 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Children out of school (% of primary school age) in Russia was reported at 4.9352 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Children out of school (% of primary school age) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

School age population, primary education, both sexes (number) in Russia was reported at 7058877 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Population of the official age for primary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

In 2022, the average age of mothers at childbearing in Russia was measured at **** years, the same as the previous year. Since 1995, the mean age of women with live births in the country has seen an increase by four years.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russia population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Russia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Russia by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Russia.

Key observations

The largest age group in Russia, OH was for the group of age 0-4 years with a population of 98 (11.38%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Russia, OH was the 80-84 years with a population of 17 (1.97%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Russia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Russia total population. 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.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

This horizontal bar chart displays median age (year) by region using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Russia. The data is about countries per year.