Russia's capital, Moscow, was the largest city in the country with over **** 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 **** million by 2035. Urbanization in Russia In 2024, around *** 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 ** percent. In the Central Federal District, the tendency was that more people moved to Moscow and cities in the Moscow Oblast.

Among the Russian companies included in the Forbes Global 2000 ranking from 2022, Gazprom had the largest market value, measured at ** billion U.S. dollars. Another energy company, Rosneft, ranked second with a value of ** billion U.S. dollars. Gazprom, the most valuable company in Russia Headquartered in Moscow, Gazprom is responsible for the exploration, production, storage, processing, and exportation of crude oil, natural gas, and gas condensate. The company owns around ** trillion cubic meters of proved and probable natural gas reserves in Russia. Furthermore, it accounts for over two-thirds of gas production domestically. In 2021, Gazprom’s net revenue peaked at ***** trillion Russian rubles, having increased by over ** percent from the previous year. However, fear of profit losses due to Western sanctions imposed on the entity after the Russia-Ukraine war made Gazprom suspend paying out dividends to its shareholders for the first time since 1998. Natural resources are crucial to Russian companies’ success With the largest natural resources value in the world, companies in Russia are highly dependent on commodities such as coal, natural gas, oil, gold, timber, and rare earth metals. Public energy giants Gazprom and Rosneft were the highest earning companies in Russia in 2020. Another energy company, Lukoil, reported the highest revenue of *** billion Russian rubles among private companies in that year. Despite demonstrating lower figures, non-energy companies such as banks and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers also made it to the top 10 companies by revenue in Russia.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Russia was reported at 11.76 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in largest city in Russia was reported at 12712305 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Russian energy company Lukoil, founded in 1991, had the largest revenue compared to other privately-owned businesses in the country, exceeding 5.6 trillion Russian rubles in 2020. The second-largest non-state company was the retail business X5 Group, whose revenue was calculated at approximately two trillion Russian rubles. Besides energy and retail companies, metal producers such as NLMK and Nornickel were included in the ranking.

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 Under 5 years years with a population of 91 (12.41%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Russia, OH was the 60 to 64 years years with a population of 14 (1.91%). 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 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

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

About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Russia, New York was for the group of age 65 to 69 years years with a population of 238 (9.45%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Russia, New York was the 85 years and over years with a population of 15 (0.60%). 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 Russia town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group 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 Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Russia by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Russia across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Russia across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Russia, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 797 (99.25% of the total Non-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.

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 (for Non-Hispanic) for the Russia
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) 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 Non-Hispanic 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

Russian Railways (RZD) employed the most people among companies in the country, at over 701,000 in 2022. Gazprom ranked second with more than 492,000 staff.

The statistic shows the 30 largest countries in the world by area. Russia is the largest country by far, with a total area of about 17 million square kilometers.

Population of Russia

Despite its large area, Russia - nowadays the largest country in the world - has a relatively small total population. However, its population is still rather large in numbers in comparison to those of other countries. In mid-2014, it was ranked ninth on a list of countries with the largest population, a ranking led by China with a population of over 1.37 billion people. In 2015, the estimated total population of Russia amounted to around 146 million people. The aforementioned low population density in Russia is a result of its vast landmass; in 2014, there were only around 8.78 inhabitants per square kilometer living in the country. Most of the Russian population lives in the nation’s capital and largest city, Moscow: In 2015, over 12 million people lived in the metropolis.

The highest-earning Russian company was Rosneft, whose revenue exceeded 9.1 trillion Russian rubles in 2023. Gazprom and Gazprom Neft followed with revenues of approximately 5.6 trillion Russian rubles and 3.5 trillion Russian rubles, respectively. RZD (Russian Railways) was the leading non-energy company, with over three trillion Russian rubles in revenue.

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 # 15-19 years (139) | Female # 15-19 years (116). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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

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 Mexican origin, with a population of 1 (50% of the total Hispanic population).

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Content

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

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Black or African American
• 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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Russia town by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Russia town across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Russia town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Russia town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,340 (95.43% of the total Non-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.

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 (for Non-Hispanic) for the Russia town
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) 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 Non-Hispanic 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 most expensive internet company operating in Russia as of February 2025 was Yandex, whose value was measured at over 16 billion U.S. dollars. Founded in 1997, it provides services such as search, maps, advertising, e-commerce, or taxi. The second-leading business on the list was Ozon, an online marketplace. The third-leading company was Wildberries, founded in 2004, the largest online retailer in Russia.

Rosneft acquires Tomtor, Russia's largest rare earth deposit, to enhance production and reduce dependency on China.

Among the Russian companies included in the Forbes Global 2000 ranking from 2022, Sberbank had the largest assets, at 549 billion U.S. dollars. Gazprom, an energy giant, ranked second with over 360 billion U.S. dollars in assets.

About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (11) | Female # 10-14 years (12). 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

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 Russian Mission population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Russian Mission is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

As of 2020, Lake Baikal located in the Russian Siberia covered an area of 31.5 thousand square kilometers and was therefore the largest freshwater lake in the country. The next largest freshwater lake in Russia was Lake Ladoga with an area of 17.7 thousand square kilometers located in the Leningrad Oblast and the Republic of Karelia.