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 2022, the population density in Russia stood at 8.81 people. Between 1992 and 2022, the figure dropped by 0.25 people, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

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.

Historical dataset showing Russia population density by year from 1992 to 2022.

View yearly updates and historical trends for Russia Population Density. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Actual value and historical data chart for Russia Population Density People Per Sq Km

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.

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

Population ages 0-14, total in Russia was reported at 24800269 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Russia: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 24.45 percent, a decline from 24.67 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1960 to 2024 is 30.18 percent. The minimum value, 24.45 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 46.27 percent was recorded in 1960.

Historical dataset showing Russia population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

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 *** million women and *** 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, ** 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 *** 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, female in Russia was reported at 76925937 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Russia including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Samara, Russia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Russia Population Ages 25 29 Male Percent Of Male Population

Russia: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 53.59 percent, an increase from 53.57 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1960 to 2024 is 53.8 percent. The minimum value, 53.09 percent, was reached in 1994 while the maximum of 55.19 percent was recorded in 1960.

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 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 48.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Russia, OH, is 25.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Russia, OH is 73.6.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Russia, OH is 4.0.

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 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.

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

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Moscow, Russia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in Russia was reported at 63.14 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Population ages 15-64, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Novosibirsk, Russia metro area from 1950 to 2025.