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.

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.

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

This statistic shows the total population of Russia from 2019 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, the total population of Russia was around 146.3 million people. Only a fraction of them live in the major Russian cities. With almost 12.5 million inhabitants, Moscow is largest of them. Russia's economy Russia holds the sixth largest economy in the world and is one of wealthiest nations. Following the 1998 Russian financial crisis, Russia introduced several structural reforms that allowed for a fast economical recovery. Following these reforms, Russia experienced significant economic growth from the early 2000s and improved living standards in general for the country. A reason for the momentous economical boost was the rise in commodity prices as well as a boom in the total amount of consumer credit. Additionally, Russia is highly dependent on the mining and production of natural resources, primarily in the energy department, in order to promote economic growth in the country. Due to large energy reserves throughout the country, Russia has developed a stable economy capable of sustaining itself for many years into the future. The majority of Russian oil and energy reserves are located in the Western Siberian areas. These natural gas liquids, along with oil reserves that consist of crude oil, shale oil and oil sands are constantly used for the production of consumable oil, which is an annually growing industry in Russia. Oil products are one of Russia’s primary exports and the country is able to profit entirely off of sales due to high prices as well as high demand for such goods.

About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

The percent distribution of Russia town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.97% are white, 0.91% are Black or African American, 0.71% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.36% are Asian and 5.04% 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 Russia town
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Russia town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Russia town 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 town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russia Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Russia, 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 Russia.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Russia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 38 (100% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Russia
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Russia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Russia 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 Russia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Russia town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Russia town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Russia town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Russia town. 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 town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (154) | Female # 0-4 years (129). 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 town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Russia town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Russia town 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 town 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 town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

The total population in Russia was estimated at 146.2 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Russia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russia town Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Russia town, 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 Russia town.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Russia town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 53 (80.30% 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 Russia town
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Russia town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Russia town 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 Russia town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The gap between the number of women and men in Russia was measured at 10.26 million as of January 1, 2023, with the female population of the country historically outnumbering the male population. Both genders saw an increase in inhabitants compared to the previous year.

Why are there more women than men in Russia?

One of the factors explaining gender imbalance in modern Russia is the gap in average life expectancy between genders. In 2021, Russian women outlived men by close to 10 years. In particular, working-age men were six times more likely to die from external causes of death, such as accidents and suicides, compared to working age women in that year. Furthermore, partial mobilization announced as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war resulted in a mass exodus of young men fleeing from conscription. In response to the government’s call to recruit up to 300,000 reservists in end-September 2022, Google search interest in the term "How to leave Russia" increased sharply.

Gender imbalance and its consequences for Russia

In Russia, the labor market remains highly segregated by gender. Manual jobs in equipment operation, metal industry, manufacturing, and mechanics are male dominated, with over 10 million Russian men employed in those sectors combined as of 2022. The labor shortage in those spheres could limit the country’s potential for increased industrial production. Furthermore, fewer men exacerbate the issue of falling births in Russia. In 2021, only 1.4 million births were recorded nationwide, the lowest over the past decade. Coupled with a decreasing number of working-age men, such decline in live births could lead to less innovation, a larger share of retired people, and rising government expenditure on pensions and healthcare.

This graph shows the total population of the Russian Partition, sometimes known as Russian Poland, between the years 1815 and 1897. In the late eighteenth century the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth entered a period of political, military and economic decline and was its territories were then split between Austria, Prussia and Russia, and there was no official Polish state until 1918. The Russian Partition covered some of modern-day Poland, as well as much of Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia, and the number of ethnic Poles in these regions was much higher than it is today.

From the graph we can see that the population of this area was 2.6 million people in 1815, and it grew to be just under 9.5 million before the turn of the next century. This proved to be a tumultuous period in the region's history, including some rebellions and uprisings, and harsh Russification policies that made life difficult for the natives. Despite this turmoil, it is difficult to assess its impact on the local populations. We can see that growth in the 1850s and 1860s was stagnant and the population even dropped during this time, although there is no clear explanation for this today. Poland eventually became an independent state again in 1918 after the First World War, although the period after this would prove to be the most devastating in Poland's history.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russia 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 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 2022, the population of Russia was 717, a 0.28% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Russia population was 719, a decline of 0.83% compared to a population of 725 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Russia increased by 164. In this period, the peak population was 725 in the year 2020. 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 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Russia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Russia 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.

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 Year. You can refer the same here

The area of commissioned residential buildings per 1,000 population in rural Russia began to exceed that in urban locations in 2014. In 2023, almost 1,000 square meters of residential area per 1,000 Russian residents were built in rural locations, compared to 673 square meters in cities.

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.

Population: Male: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 7,790,114.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,800,818.000 Person for 2022. Population: Male: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated yearly, averaging 6,529,686.000 Person from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2023, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,838,694.000 Person in 2021 and a record low of 6,405,439.000 Person in 2006. Population: Male: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) 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. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

This database provides a construction of Large Urban Regions (LUR) in Russia. A Large Urban Region (LUR) can be defined as an aggregation of continuous statistical units around a core that are economically dependent on this core and linked to it by economic and social strong interdependences. The main purpose of this delineation is to make cities comparable on the national and world scales and to make comparative social-economic urban studies. Aggregating different municipal districts around a core city, we construct a single large urban region, which allows to include all the area of economic influence of a core into one statistical unit (see Rogov & Rozenblat, 2019 for more details). In doing so we use four principal urban concepts (Pumain et al., 1992): political definition, morphological definition, functional definition and conurbation that we call Large Urban Region. We implemented LURs using criteria such as population distribution, road networks, access to an airport, distance from a core, presence of multinational firms. In this database we provide population data for LURs and their administrative units.

In 2023, more than 12 million people in Russia lived under the poverty line, marking a considerable decrease compared to the previous year. The number of Russian residents that earned an income below the subsistence minimum was 30 million higher in 2000. What percentage of Russians live in poverty? Looking at annual figures, Russia’s poverty rate has declined since 2015 when it exceeded 13 percent. Less than nine percent of the population of Russia lived below the national poverty line in 2023. Several other Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, such as Bulgaria, Romania, and Latvia, reported higher poverty rates. Subsistence minimum in Russia Starting from January 1, 2024, monthly per capita subsistence minimum in Russia stood at 16,844 Russian rubles for the working-age population and at 15,453 Russian rubles on average. That figure includes the cost of essential goods, such as food products, clothing, and medicines, and services, such as utilities and transportation costs. The subsistence minimum was lower than the average wage in Russia, which was set at 19.242 Russian rubles from January 1, 2024.

The mortality rate decreased both in urban and rural areas of Russia in 2023. Nearly 12 deaths per 1,000 population were recorded in cities in that year. To compare, in the countryside, the mortality rate reached 13 deaths per 1,000 people.

About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

The percent distribution of Russia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 99.05% are white and 0.95% 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 Russia
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Russia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race 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 Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here