Net migration metrics in Russia
Russia: Net migration metrics was 27,807 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
27,807
Change on year
down 96.4%
World rank
38th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.36 million
in 2002
All-time low
-1.13 million
in 1992
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Russia is 27,807, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 96.4% on the previous year and down 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Russia peaked at 1.36 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, -1.13 million, in 1992.
That places Russia 38th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -69,764 | — |
| 1951 | -84,687 | +21.4% |
| 1952 | -128,136 | +51.3% |
| 1953 | -136,677 | +6.7% |
| 1954 | -64,245 | -53.0% |
| 1955 | -95,879 | +49.2% |
| 1956 | -184,450 | +92.4% |
| 1957 | -67,329 | -63.5% |
| 1958 | -148,012 | +119.8% |
| 1959 | -403,160 | +172.4% |
| 1960 | -234,895 | -41.7% |
| 1961 | -204,349 | -13.0% |
| 1962 | -177,358 | -13.2% |
| 1963 | -168,649 | -4.9% |
| 1964 | -148,595 | -11.9% |
| 1965 | -138,078 | -7.1% |
| 1966 | -111,360 | -19.3% |
| 1967 | -116,029 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | -83,221 | -28.3% |
| 1969 | -64,643 | -22.3% |
| 1970 | -264,464 | +309.1% |
| 1971 | -134,968 | -49.0% |
| 1972 | -111,168 | -17.6% |
| 1973 | -107,568 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | -51,759 | -51.9% |
| 1975 | 80,069 | -254.7% |
| 1976 | 113,851 | +42.2% |
| 1977 | 122,316 | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 108,882 | -11.0% |
| 1979 | -5,791 | -105.3% |
| 1980 | 10,440 | -280.3% |
| 1981 | 36,686 | +251.4% |
| 1982 | 107,520 | +193.1% |
| 1983 | 200,159 | +86.2% |
| 1984 | 247,026 | +23.4% |
| 1985 | 280,614 | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 283,553 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 275,611 | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 269,862 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 89,400 | -66.9% |
| 1990 | 299,863 | +235.4% |
| 1991 | 125,505 | -58.1% |
| 1992 | -1.13 million | -1000.0% |
| 1993 | 507,229 | -144.9% |
| 1994 | 1.27 million | +150.7% |
| 1995 | 723,875 | -43.1% |
| 1996 | 587,171 | -18.9% |
| 1997 | 541,387 | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 528,135 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 375,468 | -28.9% |
| 2000 | 550,401 | +46.6% |
| 2001 | 259,614 | -52.8% |
| 2002 | 1.36 million | +423.4% |
| 2003 | 256,804 | -81.1% |
| 2004 | 261,519 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 263,541 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 308,370 | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 365,717 | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 360,840 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 350,206 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 307,555 | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 309,377 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 285,977 | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 289,872 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 264,698 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 384,756 | +45.4% |
| 2016 | 447,645 | +16.3% |
| 2017 | 396,619 | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 339,972 | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 336,494 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 334,094 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 314,112 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 765,629 | +143.7% |
| 2023 | 27,807 | -96.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 27,807 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 5.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 27,807 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 5.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1000.0% | 125,505 | -1.13 million |
| 2002 | +423.4% | 259,614 | 1.36 million |
| 1970 | -309.1% | -64,643 | -264,464 |
| 1980 | +280.3% | -5,791 | 10,440 |
| 1975 | +254.7% | -51,759 | 80,069 |
| 1981 | +251.4% | 10,440 | 36,686 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -138,234 | -403,160 | -64,245 | 10 |
| 1960s | -144,718 | -234,895 | -64,643 | 10 |
| 1970s | -25,060 | -264,464 | 122,316 | 10 |
| 1980s | 180,087 | 10,440 | 283,553 | 10 |
| 1990s | 383,046 | -1.13 million | 1.27 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 433,595 | 256,804 | 1.36 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 336,296 | 264,698 | 447,645 | 10 |
| 2020s | 360,410 | 27,807 | 765,629 | 4 |
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- Population density 7.72 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Russia?
- Net migration metrics in Russia was 27,807 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.13 million in 1992.
- How does Russia rank for net migration metrics?
- Russia ranks 38th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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