Population (UN estimates and projections) in Russia
Russia: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 120,569 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Population in Russia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in Russia stood at 120,569.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Russia peaked at 122,596 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 114,837, in 1990.
That places Russia 9th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 114,837 | — |
| 1991 | 115,486 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 115,554 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 115,573 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 116,213 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 116,907 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 117,379 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 117,951 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 118,813 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 119,624 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 120,286 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 120,884 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 121,750 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 122,434 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 122,559 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 122,596 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 122,567 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 122,529 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 122,411 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 122,242 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 122,098 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 121,898 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 121,621 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 121,344 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 121,056 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 120,816 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 120,699 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 120,665 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 120,678 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 120,686 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 120,510 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 119,993 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 119,828 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 119,967 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 119,798 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 119,478 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 119,404 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 119,657 | +0.2% |
| 2028 | 119,952 | +0.2% |
| 2029 | 120,255 | +0.3% |
| 2030 | 120,569 | +0.3% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 120,569 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,874, 24.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Russia's 120,569 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,682, 18.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 116,834 | 114,837 | 119,624 | 10 |
| 2000s | 122,026 | 120,286 | 122,596 | 10 |
| 2010s | 121,156 | 120,665 | 122,098 | 10 |
| 2020s | 119,884 | 119,404 | 120,510 | 10 |
| 2030s | 120,569 | 120,569 | 120,569 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More gender data for Russia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 21,321 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.22 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 120,569 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.2611 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 606,358 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 639,928 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 618,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 653,251 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 635,786 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 672,264 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Russia?
- Population in Russia was 120,569 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 122,596 in 2005.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 114,837 in 1990.
- How does Russia rank for population?
- Russia ranks 9th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.