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.

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.

The urban population of Russia increased by **** percent between 2023 and 2024, while the rural population saw a decrease of **** percent in the same period. Significant peaks were recorded for the rural population in 1992 and 2004, when it grew by respective **** and **** percent, partly at the expense of the urban population decline. As for the urban population, the growth rates were strictly negative between 1995 and 2006.

Key information about Russia population

• The Russia population reached 146.1 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 146.2 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 148.6 million people in Dec 1992 and a record low of 101.4 million people in Dec 1949

• In the latest reports, Russia Unemployment Rate increased to 2.2 % in Sep 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Russia population was 1,158.5 USD in Aug 2025
• Russia Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 69.3 % in Sep 2025

Russia Population: Male: Age 20 to 24: 20 Years data was reported at 690,175.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 669,051.000 Person for 2017. Russia Population: Male: Age 20 to 24: 20 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,086,332.000 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2018, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,304,486.000 Person in 2003 and a record low of 669,051.000 Person in 2017. Russia Population: Male: Age 20 to 24: 20 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GA006: Population: by Age: 0 to 100 Years: Male.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for the Russian Federation (SPPOPGROWRUS) from 1961 to 2024 about Russia, population, and rate.

In 2024, the total population of Russia was around 146.1 million people. Only a fraction of them live in the major Russian cities. With almost 12.5 million inhabitants, Moscow is the largest of them. In the upcoming years until 2030, the population was forecast to decline.Russia's economy Russia is one of the major economies in the world and is one of the wealthiest nations. Following the 1998 Russian financial crisis, Russia introduced several structural reforms that allowed for a fast economic 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.

In 2023, there were approximately *** thousand more deaths than births recorded in Russia. That was almost **** as low compared to the previous year, when the largest drop in natural population increase was recorded in Russia. A positive natural increase was recorded in 1990 and from 2013 to 2016, with the highest value measured at roughly *** thousand persons in 1990.

The Russian Fertility Database of the International Laboratory for Population and Health of HSE University contains fertility rates in Russia for the period from 1946 to 2022 and for women born in 1932-1988. The Russian Fertility Database is primarily oriented to the experts involved in demographic analysis. The data are presented in *.xlsx format.

All indicators presented in the database are calculated on the basis of population statistics data from the Federal State Statistics Service. Birth rates for 1946-1958 are calculated on the basis of the numbers of births by birth order and mother's age for 1946-1958 and population data for 1946-1958 presented in the book Andreev E.M., Darsky L.E., Kharkova T.L. (1998) Demographic History of Russia: 1927-1959. M.: Informatika. 187 p. Birth rates for 1959-2022 are calculated on the basis of the numbers of births by birth order and mother's age for 1959-2022 and data on the age distribution of the population for 1959-2023.

Context

You found Russian Demography (1990-2017) Dataset. It contains demographic features like natural population growth, birth rate, urbanization, etc. Data was collected from various Internet resources.

Content

Dataset has 2380 rows and 7 columns. Keys for columns:

• "year" - year (1990-2017)
• "region" - name of a federal subject of Russia. It could be oblast, republic, krai, autonomous okrug, federal city and a single autonomous oblast
• "npg" - natural population growth by 1000 people. Calculating as the difference between birth rate and death rate
• "birth_rate" - number of births by 1000 people
• "death_rate" - number of deaths by 1000 people
• "gdw" - general demographic weight (how many people of non-woking age account for 100 people of working age). Working age for men 16-60 years, for women 16-55 years
• "urbanization" - % of urban population

Acknowledgements

ЕМИСС (UIISS) - Unified interdepartmental information and statistical system

Inspiration

You can analyze the relationships between various years, find best regions by each feature and compare them.

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

Russia Population: Working Age: Urban data was reported at 62,717,024.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63,372,548.000 Person for 2015. Russia Population: Working Age: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 64,965,668.500 Person from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67,768,037.000 Person in 2003 and a record low of 62,717,024.000 Person in 2016. Russia Population: Working Age: Urban 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.GA012: Population: Working Age: by Region.

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 2023, the population of Russia was 724, a 1.12% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Russia population was 716, a decline of 0.28% compared to a population of 718 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Russia increased by 171. In this period, the peak population was 724 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 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• 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/.

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

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/.

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

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 50 states in the United States by Russian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each state over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Russian Population: This column displays the rank of state in the United States by their Russian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• State: The State for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Russian Population: The Russian population of the state is shown in this column.
• % of Total State Population: This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Russian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total United States Russian Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Russian population lives in that state. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

Analysis unit

Persons and households

UNITS IDENTIFIED: - Dwellings: no - Vacant Units: no - Households: yes - Individuals: yes - Group quarters: no

UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: - Dwellings: Living quarters such as apartments, separate single-family houses, room in hostel, suite or room in hotel, and other dwellings converted or arranged for human habitation - Households: A household is a group of people living together occupying the whole or a part of housing unit, jointly provide themselves with food and other essentials for living, i.e. completely or partly combine and spend their means. These persons can be connected with ties of kinship, or relationship resulting from marriage, or not be relatives. One household may comprise both relatives and non-relatives. - Group quarters: Includes wards or other social institutions, barracks, penal institutions, or religions institutions

Universe

Resident population at their permanent (usual) place of residence on October 9, 2002, including foreign and stateless persons permanently residing in the Russian Federation.

Kind of data

Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: Federal State Statistics Service

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 7080849.

SAMPLE DESIGN: Systematic sample of every 20th household, drawn by the Federal State Statistics Service

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Form P contained questions about housing conditions. Form K and D1 contained questions about all individuals permanently living in the household and collective households. Form D2 contained additional individual level questions asked of a 25 percent sample of the population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Russia by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Russia across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.48% of total population being male. 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.

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. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Russia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender 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/.

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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 Russia town 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 town 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 2023, the population of Russia town was 2,268, a 0.40% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Russia town population was 2,259, a decline of 0.40% compared to a population of 2,268 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Russia town decreased by 219. In this period, the peak population was 2,603 in the year 2011. 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 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Russia town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Russia town 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/.

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

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.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 9 cities in the Price County, WI by Russian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Russian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Price County, WI by their Russian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Russian Population: The Russian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Russian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Price County Russian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Price County, WI Russian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.