Share of urban population living in slums in Russia
Russia: Share of urban population living in slums was 0.6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of urban population living in slums in Russia, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of urban population living in slums in Russia stood at 0.6. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is down 56.5% on the previous year and down 86.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Russia peaked at 7.74 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.6, in 2024.
Russia ranks 150th of 214 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.
Share of urban population living in slums in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.74 | — |
| 2002 | 7.74 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7.7 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 7.67 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 6.89 | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 6.1 | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 5.31 | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 4.53 | -14.7% |
| 2016 | 3.74 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 2.96 | -20.9% |
| 2020 | 2.17 | -26.7% |
| 2022 | 1.38 | -36.4% |
| 2024 | 0.6 | -56.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 0.6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.08, 7.5× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Russia's 0.6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.24, 2.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.55 | 6.89 | 7.74 | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.53 | 2.96 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.38 | 0.6 | 2.17 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- 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 urban population living in slums in Russia?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Russia was 0.6 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.74 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Russia ranks 150th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.8%. 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 urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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