Share of births by age of mother in Russia
Russia: Share of births by age of mother was 3.8 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.8
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
153rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
17.93
in 1994
All-time low
1.95
in 1953
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Share of births by age of mother in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 3.8 for share of births by age of mother in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of births by age of mother in Russia peaked at 17.93 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.95, in 1953.
That places Russia 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of births by age of mother in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.04 | — |
| 1951 | 3.13 | -22.6% |
| 1952 | 2.26 | -27.8% |
| 1953 | 1.95 | -13.6% |
| 1954 | 2.22 | +13.6% |
| 1955 | 2.94 | +32.8% |
| 1956 | 4.03 | +36.8% |
| 1957 | 5.54 | +37.5% |
| 1958 | 6.38 | +15.3% |
| 1959 | 5.94 | -7.0% |
| 1960 | 5.17 | -12.8% |
| 1961 | 3.72 | -28.1% |
| 1962 | 2.23 | -40.0% |
| 1963 | 2.26 | +1.2% |
| 1964 | 3.3 | +46.0% |
| 1965 | 5.21 | +57.9% |
| 1966 | 6.76 | +29.9% |
| 1967 | 7.48 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | 8.68 | +16.0% |
| 1969 | 8.87 | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 8.99 | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 9.22 | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 9.41 | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 10.01 | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 10.37 | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 10.4 | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 10.7 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 11.07 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 11.39 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 11.77 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 11.86 | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 11.1 | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 10.36 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 9.6 | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 9.33 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 9.12 | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 8.68 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 8.84 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 9.69 | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 11.5 | +18.7% |
| 1990 | 13.62 | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 15.24 | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 16.27 | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 17.29 | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 17.93 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 17.33 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 16.08 | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 15.32 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 14.41 | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 13.28 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 12.43 | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 12.19 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 12.36 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 12.01 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 11.81 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 11.58 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 11.2 | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 10.22 | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 9.28 | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 8.27 | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 7.12 | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 6.37 | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 5.65 | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 5.13 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 4.75 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 4.23 | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 3.81 | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 3.58 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 3.37 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 3.32 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 3.37 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 3.46 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.65 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 3.8 | +4.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 3.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 1.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 3.8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.22, 1.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of births by age of mother 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +57.9% | 3.3 | 5.21 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.84 | 1.95 | 6.38 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.37 | 2.23 | 8.87 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.33 | 8.99 | 11.77 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.01 | 8.68 | 11.86 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.68 | 13.28 | 17.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.14 | 8.27 | 12.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.73 | 3.32 | 7.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.57 | 3.37 | 3.8 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 150 United States 3.98 compare
- 151 Serbia 3.96 compare
- 152 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 3.93 compare
- 154 Saint Barthelemy 3.77 compare
- 155 India 3.75 compare
- 156 Albania 3.71 compare
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 share of births by age of mother in Russia?
- Share of births by age of mother in Russia was 3.8 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of births by age of mother recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.93 in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of births by age of mother recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.95 in 1953.
- How does Russia rank for share of births by age of mother?
- Russia ranks 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of births by age of mother rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. 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 Share of births by age of mother. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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