Population growth in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Population growth was -0.2034 in 2024. β Volatile
Population growth in Russian Federation, 1961β2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth in Russian Federation is -0.2034, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.7% on the previous year and down 167.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Russian Federation peaked at 1.11 in 1962 and was at its lowest, -0.46, in 2002.
That places Russian Federation 63rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8701 | 0.5688 | 1.11 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.625 | 0.5691 | 0.7032 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6788 | 0.5866 | 0.7767 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0343 | -0.3093 | 0.2867 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.3055 | -0.46 | 0.0301 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1851 | 0.0379 | 0.2997 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2657 | -0.3528 | -0.1432 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
More population data for Russian Federation
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.083 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.86 million (2100)
- Population density 7.72 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.083 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.2975 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.42 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 10,077 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth in Russian Federation?
- Population growth in Russian Federation was -0.2034 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 in 1962.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.46 in 2002.
- How does Russian Federation rank for population growth?
- Russian Federation ranks 63rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 167.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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