Russia's population growth has experienced significant fluctuations over recent decades. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the country faced a prolonged period of population decline due to low birth rates, high mortality rates, and emigration. While the early 2000s saw some stabilization and even slight growth due to government incentives for families and improved living standards, this trend reversed again in the 2010s. According to recent estimates, Russia's population has been shrinking since 2018, with the decline accelerating due to factors such as an aging population, ongoing low fertility rates, and increased emigration, particularly following political and economic instability in the 2020s. As of 2024, Russia's population is estimated to be around 144 million, and demographic forecasts suggest continued decline unless significant policy changes or demographic shifts occur.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 101,936,816 | 6.2 |
| 1955 | 111,125,498 | 6.8 |
| 1960 | 119,631,633 | 7.3 |
| 1965 | 126,541,293 | 7.7 |
| 1970 | 130,245,476 | 8 |
| 1975 | 134,293,372 | 8.2 |
| 1980 | 139,038,849 | 8.5 |
| 1985 | 143,937,997 | 8.8 |
| 1990 | 148,359,316 | 9.1 |
| 1995 | 149,724,243 | 9.1 |
| 2000 | 148,020,170 | 9 |
| 2005 | 144,285,722 | 8.8 |
| 2010 | 143,493,100 | 8.8 |
| 2015 | 143,343,305 | 8.8 |
| 2020 | 142,588,206 | 8.7 |
| 2022 | 142,021,981 | 8.7 |
| 2023 | 141,698,923 | 8.7 |
| 2024 | 141,359,457 | 8.6 |
| 2025 | 141,008,099 | 8.6 |
| 2030 | 139,142,980 | 8.5 |
| 2035 | 137,323,001 | 8.4 |
| 2040 | 135,676,131 | 8.3 |
| 2045 | 133,880,610 | 8.2 |
| 2050 | 131,733,062 | 8 |
| 2055 | 129,332,623 | 7.9 |
| 2060 | 126,898,188 | 7.7 |
| 2065 | 124,541,696 | 7.6 |
| 2070 | 122,251,627 | 7.5 |
| 2075 | 120,014,409 | 7.3 |
| 2080 | 117,883,407 | 7.2 |
| 2085 | 115,963,492 | 7.1 |
| 2090 | 114,352,468 | 7 |
| 2095 | 113,001,347 | 6.9 |
| 2100 | 111,690,607 | 6.8 |
Data from US Census International Database