Migrant populations in Russia
Russia: Migrant populations was 7.61 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
7.61 million
World rank
10th
of 228 countries
All-time high
11.93 million
in 1995
All-time low
7.30 million
in 2020
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Russia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Russia is 7.61 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Russia peaked at 11.93 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 7.30 million, in 2020.
That places Russia 10th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.52 million | — |
| 1995 | 11.93 million | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 11.90 million | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 11.67 million | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 11.20 million | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 9.10 million | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 7.30 million | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 7.61 million | +4.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7.61 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 22.8× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7.61 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 17.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.73 million | 11.52 million | 11.93 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.78 million | 11.67 million | 11.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.15 million | 9.10 million | 11.20 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.45 million | 7.30 million | 7.61 million | 2 |
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 migrant populations in Russia?
- Migrant populations in Russia was 7.61 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.93 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.30 million in 2020.
- How does Russia rank for migrant populations?
- Russia ranks 10th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. 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 Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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