As of January 1, 2023, over 13.1 million persons resided in Moscow, the largest city in Russia and Europe. The population of the Russian capital increased slightly from the previous year. The number of Moscow residents crossed the 13-million mark in 2021. Starting from 2012, the city’s population grew by roughly 1.5 million. Moscow is one of the world’s megacities with the largest land area, which exceeds 6,600 square kilometers. Cost of living in Moscow While prices in Moscow are higher than in most other cities of Russia, they are lower than in many other megacities around the world, such as Singapore, New York, and Paris. In 2023, Moscow recorded the largest drop in the rank in the list of the most expensive cities worldwide, at 105 positions. Moscow residents earned an average net salary of 128,300 Russian rubles per month in 2022. Immigration to Moscow Due to the presence of various companies, job opportunities, higher salaries than in most other regions of the country, acclaimed universities, and highly developed infrastructure, Moscow is an attractive destination for both internal and international immigrants. In 2022, more than 940,000 Russian residents migrated to the Central Federal District of the country, where Moscow is located. From the international immigrants, the largest share comes from Central Asian countries.

Population: Female: CF: Moscow Region data was reported at 4,541,353.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,506,033.000 Person for 2022. Population: Female: CF: Moscow Region data is updated yearly, averaging 3,717,618.000 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2023, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,541,353.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 3,569,207.000 Person in 2000. Population: Female: CF: Moscow Region 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.GA010: Population: Female: by Region.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Moscow by race. It includes the population of Moscow across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Moscow across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Moscow population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.65% are white, 58.35% are Black or African American, 0.59% are some other race and 3.41% are multiracial.

Content

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

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Moscow
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Moscow is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Moscow 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/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Moscow Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population: Urban: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 13,258,262.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,149,803.000 Person for 2023. Population: Urban: CF: City of Moscow data is updated yearly, averaging 11,139,139.500 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2024, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,258,262.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 8,880,124.000 Person in 1989. Population: Urban: CF: City of Moscow 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.GA011: Population: Urban: by Region.

Russia's capital, Moscow, was the largest city in the country with over 13.1 million residents as of January 1, 2024. Less than a half of Moscow's population resided in Saint Petersburg, the second-most populous city in the country. The third-largest city, Novosibirsk, was located in the Siberian Federal District, being the highest-populated city in the Asian part of Russia. Why is Moscow so populated? The Russian capital is the center of political, industrial, business, and cultural life in Russia. Despite being one of the most expensive cities worldwide, it continues to attract people from Russia and abroad, with its resident population following a generally upward trend over the past decade. Wages in Moscow are higher than in Russia on average, and more opportunities for employment and investment are available in the capital. Furthermore, the number of people living in Moscow was forecast to continue rising, exceeding 12.8 million by 2035. Urbanization in Russia In 2024, around 109 million Russian residents lived in cities. That was approximately three-quarters of the country’s population. The urbanization rate increased steadily over the 20th century, leading to a decline in the rural population. Among the country’s regions, the Northwestern Federal District had the highest share of residents in urban areas, measured at 85 percent. In the Central Federal District, the tendency was that more people moved to Moscow and cities in the Moscow Oblast.

Population: Working Age: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 7,539,518.000 Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,404,404.000 Person for 2021. Population: Working Age: CF: City of Moscow data is updated yearly, averaging 7,157,180.000 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2022, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,539,518.000 Person in 2022 and a record low of 5,177,349.000 Person in 1989. Population: Working Age: CF: City of Moscow 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.GA013: Population: Working Age: by Region.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Moscow 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 Moscow. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Moscow by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Moscow.

Key observations

The largest age group in Moscow, PA was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 194 (10.63%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Moscow, PA was the 85 years and over years with a population of 27 (1.48%). 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

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Moscow is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Moscow 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 Moscow Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Moscow, Russia metro area from 1950 to 2025. United Nations population projections are also included through the year 2035.

Population: Male: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 6,104,898.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,084,700.000 Person for 2022. Population: Male: CF: City of Moscow data is updated yearly, averaging 5,156,822.000 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2023, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,104,898.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 3,982,077.000 Person in 1989. Population: Male: CF: City of Moscow 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.GA009: Population: Male: by Region.

As of January 1, 2025, more than 146 million people were estimated to be residing on the Russian territory, down approximately 30,000 from the previous year. From the second half of the 20th century, the population steadily grew until 1995. Furthermore, the population size saw an increase from 2009, getting closer to the 1995 figures. In which regions do most Russians live? With some parts of Russia known for their harsh climate, most people choose regions which offer more comfortable conditions. The largest share of the Russian population, or 40 million, reside in the Central Federal District. Moscow, the capital, is particularly populated, counting nearly 13 million residents. Russia’s population projections Despite having the largest country area worldwide, Russia’s population was predicted to follow a negative trend under both low and medium expectation forecasts. Under the low expectation forecast, the country’s population was expected to drop from 146 million in 2022 to 134 million in 2036. The medium expectation scenario projected a milder drop to 143 million in 2036. The issues of low birth rates and high death rates in Russia are aggravated by the increasing desire to emigrate among young people. In 2023, more than 20 percent of the residents aged 18 to 24 years expressed their willingness to leave Russia.

In all age groups until 29 years old, there were more men than women in Russia as of January 1, 2024. After that age, the female population outnumbered the male population in each category. The most represented age group in the country was from 35 to 39 years old, with approximately 6.5 million women and 6.3 million men. Male-to-female ratio in Russia The number of men in Russia was historically lower than the number of women, which was a result of population losses during World War I and World War II. In 1950, in the age category from 25 to 29 years, 68 men were recorded per 100 women in the Soviet Union. In today’s Russia, the female-to-male ratio in the same age group reached 976 women per 1,000 men. Russia has the highest life expectancy gender gap The World Health Organization estimated the average life expectancy of women across the world at over five years longer than men. In Russia, this gap between genders exceeded 10 years. According to the study “Burden of disease in Russia, 1980-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016,” Russia had the highest gender difference in life expectancy worldwide.

Population: CF: Moscow Region data was reported at 8,766,594.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,651,260.000 Person for 2023. Population: CF: Moscow Region data is updated yearly, averaging 6,858,686.500 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2024, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,766,594.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 6,609,152.000 Person in 2001. Population: CF: Moscow Region 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.GA002: Population: by Region.

Population: Female: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 7,044,905.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,019,477.000 Person for 2022. Population: Female: CF: City of Moscow data is updated yearly, averaging 5,934,606.000 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2023, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,044,905.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 4,898,047.000 Person in 1989. Population: Female: CF: City of Moscow 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.GA010: Population: Female: by Region.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Moscow population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Moscow.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Moscow, OH Population Breakdown by Gender
• Moscow, OH Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

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/.

Population with Income per Capita below Living Cost: % of Total: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 4.500 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.800 % for 2022. Population with Income per Capita below Living Cost: % of Total: CF: City of Moscow data is updated yearly, averaging 10.300 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.600 % in 2000 and a record low of 4.500 % in 2023. Population with Income per Capita below Living Cost: % of Total: CF: City of Moscow 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.GA015: Population with Income per Capita below Living Cost.

Population: CF: Moscow Region: Zhukovskiy data was reported at 107.600 Person th in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 107.900 Person th for 2018. Population: CF: Moscow Region: Zhukovskiy data is updated yearly, averaging 105.500 Person th from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2019, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 109.000 Person th in 2016 and a record low of 101.100 Person th in 2003. Population: CF: Moscow Region: Zhukovskiy 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.GA016: Population: by City: Central Federal District.

In April 2020, the number of death certificates issued in the Russian capital increased by over 1.8 thousand compared to the previous month, reaching approximately 11.8 thousand. As of May 11, 2020, over 1.1 thousand people died due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Moscow since the beginning of the pandemic outbreak.

In 2020, the median age of Russia's population was 38.6 years. By the end of the century, it was forecast to exceed 46 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.

The statistics show the development of the population of selected metropolitan areas from 1995 to 2035. In 1995, Moscow had about 9.2 million inhabitants. It is predicted that by 2035 there will be about 12.82 million inhabitants in Moscow.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Moscow Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Moscow, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Moscow.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Moscow, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (93.33% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

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

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Moscow
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Moscow is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Moscow total Hispanic or Latino 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 Moscow Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here