Fertility and wanted fertility in Russia
Russia: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.42 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.42
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
171st
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.52
in 1960
All-time low
1.16
in 1999
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in Russia, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 1.42 for fertility and wanted fertility in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Russia peaked at 2.52 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.16, in 1999.
Russia ranks 171st of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Fertility and wanted fertility in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.52 | — |
| 1961 | 2.45 | -2.8% |
| 1962 | 2.36 | -3.7% |
| 1963 | 2.27 | -3.8% |
| 1964 | 2.18 | -4.0% |
| 1965 | 2.13 | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 2.1 | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 2.04 | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 1.99 | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 1.97 | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 1.99 | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 2.03 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 2.04 | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 2.01 | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 2 | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 1.98 | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 1.97 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 1.95 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 1.92 | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 1.9 | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 1.89 | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 1.91 | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 2.04 | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 2.11 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 2.06 | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 2.05 | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 2.15 | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 2.22 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 2.12 | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 2.01 | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 1.89 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 1.73 | -8.5% |
| 1992 | 1.55 | -10.4% |
| 1993 | 1.39 | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 1.4 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 1.34 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 1.27 | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.22 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 1.23 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 1.16 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 1.2 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 1.22 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 1.29 | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 1.32 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 1.34 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 1.29 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 1.3 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 1.42 | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 1.5 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 1.54 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1.57 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.58 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1.69 | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 1.71 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 1.75 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 1.78 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 1.76 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.62 | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 1.58 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 1.5 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.42 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 1.41 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.42 | +0.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 1.42 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.45, 98% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 1.42 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.44, 99% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 | 1.97 | 2.52 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.98 | 1.9 | 2.04 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.06 | 1.89 | 2.22 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.42 | 1.16 | 1.89 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.34 | 1.2 | 1.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 | 1.5 | 1.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 | 1.41 | 1.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More population data for Russia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.083 (2100)
- Population density 7.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.86 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in Russia?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Russia was 1.42 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.52 in 1960.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.16 in 1999.
- How does Russia rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Russia ranks 171st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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