Peak birth month in Russia
Russia: Peak birth month was 7 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
7
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
19th
of 40 countries
All-time high
8
in 2006
All-time low
1
in 1956
Years of data
59
1956–2014
Peak birth month in Russia, 1956–2014
Source: Human Mortality Database (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 7 for peak birth month in 2014.
The figure is up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, peak birth month in Russia peaked at 8 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1956.
Russia ranks 19th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Peak birth month in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1 | — |
| 1957 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 1970 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 1971 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1972 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 1973 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 1974 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 1975 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 1978 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 1979 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 1988 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 1992 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1995 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1996 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 1997 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1998 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 1999 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2013 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 7 | +0.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 1.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1960s | 1.4 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.6 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.86 million people (2100)
- Population density 7.72 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is peak birth month in Russia?
- Peak birth month in Russia was 7 in 2014, according to Human Mortality Database (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest peak birth month recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2006.
- What is the lowest peak birth month recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1956.
- How does Russia rank for peak birth month?
- Russia ranks 19th out of 40 countries with data for 2014.
- Is peak birth month rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Human Mortality Database (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Peak birth month. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number corresponding to the month with the highest daily birth rate.