Sex ratio by age in Russia
Russia: Sex ratio by age was 19.55 males per 100 females in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
19.55 males per 100 females
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
123rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
33.33 males per 100 females
in 1950
All-time low
11.77 males per 100 females
in 2002
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Sex ratio by age in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in males per 100 females.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sex ratio by age in Russia is 19.55 males per 100 females, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sex ratio by age in Russia peaked at 33.33 males per 100 females in 1950 and was at its lowest, 11.77 males per 100 females, in 2002.
Russia ranks 123rd of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Sex ratio by age in Russia, year by year
| Year | males per 100 females | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 33.33 males per 100 females | — |
| 1951 | 30.6 males per 100 females | -8.2% |
| 1952 | 28.5 males per 100 females | -6.8% |
| 1953 | 26.79 males per 100 females | -6.0% |
| 1954 | 25.7 males per 100 females | -4.0% |
| 1955 | 24.74 males per 100 females | -3.8% |
| 1956 | 24.01 males per 100 females | -2.9% |
| 1957 | 23.51 males per 100 females | -2.1% |
| 1958 | 23.31 males per 100 females | -0.8% |
| 1959 | 23.28 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1960 | 23.25 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 22.97 males per 100 females | -1.2% |
| 1962 | 22.67 males per 100 females | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 22.33 males per 100 females | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 21.91 males per 100 females | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 22.08 males per 100 females | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 22.61 males per 100 females | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 22.08 males per 100 females | -2.3% |
| 1968 | 21.34 males per 100 females | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 20.95 males per 100 females | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 20.79 males per 100 females | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 20.28 males per 100 females | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 19.82 males per 100 females | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 19.38 males per 100 females | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 19.01 males per 100 females | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 18.66 males per 100 females | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 18.54 males per 100 females | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 18.59 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 18.15 males per 100 females | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 17.92 males per 100 females | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 18.27 males per 100 females | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 17.91 males per 100 females | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 17.26 males per 100 females | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 17.25 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 16.99 males per 100 females | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 16.46 males per 100 females | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 16.44 males per 100 females | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 16.8 males per 100 females | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 16.97 males per 100 females | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 16.67 males per 100 females | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 16.87 males per 100 females | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 17.51 males per 100 females | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 17.76 males per 100 females | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 17.69 males per 100 females | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 16.78 males per 100 females | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 15.14 males per 100 females | -9.8% |
| 1996 | 14.03 males per 100 females | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 13.01 males per 100 females | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 12.75 males per 100 females | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 12.97 males per 100 females | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 12.71 males per 100 females | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 11.99 males per 100 females | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 11.77 males per 100 females | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 12.32 males per 100 females | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 12.97 males per 100 females | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 13.61 males per 100 females | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 14.23 males per 100 females | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 14.82 males per 100 females | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 15.27 males per 100 females | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 15.67 males per 100 females | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 16.16 males per 100 females | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 16.64 males per 100 females | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 16.88 males per 100 females | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 17.24 males per 100 females | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 17.62 males per 100 females | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 18.39 males per 100 females | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 20.17 males per 100 females | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 22.52 males per 100 females | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 24.44 males per 100 females | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 25.43 males per 100 females | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 25.74 males per 100 females | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 23.76 males per 100 females | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 20.71 males per 100 females | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 19.55 males per 100 females | -5.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 19.55 males per 100 females is below the median for high income countries, which is 21.34 males per 100 females, 92% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Russia's 19.55 males per 100 females is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20 males per 100 females, 98% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 26.38 males per 100 females | 23.28 males per 100 females | 33.33 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1960s | 22.22 males per 100 females | 20.95 males per 100 females | 23.25 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.11 males per 100 females | 17.92 males per 100 females | 20.79 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.1 males per 100 females | 16.44 males per 100 females | 18.27 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.45 males per 100 females | 12.75 males per 100 females | 17.76 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.54 males per 100 females | 11.77 males per 100 females | 15.67 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.55 males per 100 females | 16.16 males per 100 females | 25.43 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.44 males per 100 females | 19.55 males per 100 females | 25.74 males per 100 females | 4 |
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)
- Population 120,569 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sex ratio by age in Russia?
- Sex ratio by age in Russia was 19.55 males per 100 females in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sex ratio by age recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 33.33 males per 100 females in 1950.
- What is the lowest sex ratio by age recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.77 males per 100 females in 2002.
- How does Russia rank for sex ratio by age?
- Russia ranks 123rd out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sex ratio by age rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Sex ratio by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of males per 100 females at age 100+.