Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Russia
Russia: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 143,997 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
143,997
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
1st
of 75 countries
All-time high
146,718
in 2000
All-time low
143,812
in 2008
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Total population in thousands in Russia, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Russia recorded 143,997 for total population in thousands in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Russia peaked at 146,718 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 143,812, in 2008.
That places Russia 1st out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 146,718 | — |
| 2001 | 146,117 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 145,940 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 145,794 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 145,180 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 144,598 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 144,103 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 143,860 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 143,812 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 143,869 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 143,934 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 144,044 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 144,291 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 144,604 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 144,926 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 145,308 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 145,779 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 146,187 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 146,430 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 146,533 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 146,371 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 145,836 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 145,580 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 145,440 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 144,820 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 143,997 | -0.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 143,997 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,813, 24.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Russia's 143,997 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 20.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144,999 | 143,812 | 146,718 | 10 |
| 2010s | 145,204 | 143,934 | 146,533 | 10 |
| 2020s | 145,341 | 143,997 | 146,371 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More population data for Russia
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- 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 total population in thousands in Russia?
- Total population in thousands in Russia was 143,997 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 146,718 in 2000.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 143,812 in 2008.
- How does Russia rank for total population in thousands?
- Russia ranks 1st out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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