Share of births by age of mother in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: 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
17.9%
in 1994
All-time low
2.0%
in 1953
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Share of births by age of mother in Russian Federation, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Russian Federation 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 Russian Federation peaked at 17.9% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 1953.
That places Russian Federation 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 Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.0% | — |
| 1951 | 3.1% | -22.6% |
| 1952 | 2.3% | -27.8% |
| 1953 | 2.0% | -13.6% |
| 1954 | 2.2% | +13.6% |
| 1955 | 2.9% | +32.8% |
| 1956 | 4.0% | +36.8% |
| 1957 | 5.5% | +37.5% |
| 1958 | 6.4% | +15.3% |
| 1959 | 5.9% | -7.0% |
| 1960 | 5.2% | -12.8% |
| 1961 | 3.7% | -28.1% |
| 1962 | 2.2% | -40.0% |
| 1963 | 2.3% | +1.2% |
| 1964 | 3.3% | +46.0% |
| 1965 | 5.2% | +57.9% |
| 1966 | 6.8% | +29.9% |
| 1967 | 7.5% | +10.5% |
| 1968 | 8.7% | +16.0% |
| 1969 | 8.9% | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 9.0% | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 9.2% | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 9.4% | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 10.0% | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 10.4% | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 10.4% | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 10.7% | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 11.1% | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 11.4% | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 11.8% | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 11.9% | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 11.1% | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 10.4% | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 9.3% | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 8.7% | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 8.8% | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 9.7% | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 11.5% | +18.7% |
| 1990 | 13.6% | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 15.2% | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 16.3% | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 17.3% | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 17.9% | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 17.3% | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 16.1% | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 15.3% | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 14.4% | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 13.3% | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 12.4% | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 12.2% | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 12.4% | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 12.0% | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 11.8% | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 11.6% | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 11.2% | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 10.2% | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 9.3% | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 8.3% | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 7.1% | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 6.4% | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 5.7% | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 4.7% | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 4.2% | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 3.6% | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 3.4% | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 3.5% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.6% | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.4% | 2.2% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.3% | 9.0% | 11.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.0% | 8.7% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.7% | 13.3% | 17.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.7% | 3.3% | 7.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
- 150 United States of America 4.0% compare
- 151 Serbia 4.0% compare
- 152 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 3.9% compare
- 154 Saint Barthelemy 3.8% compare
- 155 India 3.8% compare
- 156 Albania 3.7% compare
More population data for Russian Federation
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of births by age of mother in Russian Federation?
- Share of births by age of mother in Russian Federation was 3.8% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of births by age of mother recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of births by age of mother recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 1953.
- How does Russian Federation rank for share of births by age of mother?
- Russian Federation ranks 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of births by age of mother rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by 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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Number of live births in a calendar year.