Rank #157 by World Population
🇷🇺Russian Federation
Russian Federation has a population of 143,826,130, ranking #157 in the world. The capital is Moscow. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
143,826,130
Population
#157
World Rank
73.3
Life Expectancy
$14,159
GDP Per Capita
Russian Federation, #157 by world population
Russian Federation Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Russian Federation had a population of 119,897,000 in 1960 and 143,533,851 in 2024, a 19.7% growth over 64 years. The peak was 148,538,197 in 1992. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
143,533,851
Population (2024)
119,897,000
Population (1960)
148,538,197
Peak (1992)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 |
| 1961 | 121,236,000 |
| 1962 | 122,591,000 |
| 1963 | 123,960,000 |
| 1964 | 125,345,000 |
| 1965 | 126,745,000 |
| 1966 | 127,468,000 |
| 1967 | 128,196,000 |
| 1968 | 128,928,000 |
| 1969 | 129,664,000 |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 |
| 1971 | 131,155,000 |
| 1972 | 131,909,000 |
| 1973 | 132,669,000 |
| 1974 | 133,432,000 |
| 1975 | 134,200,000 |
| 1976 | 135,147,000 |
| 1977 | 136,100,000 |
| 1978 | 137,060,000 |
| 1979 | 138,027,000 |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 |
| 1981 | 139,941,000 |
| 1982 | 140,823,000 |
| 1983 | 141,668,000 |
| 1984 | 142,745,000 |
| 1985 | 143,858,000 |
| 1986 | 144,894,000 |
| 1987 | 145,908,000 |
| 1988 | 146,857,000 |
| 1989 | 147,721,000 |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 |
| 1991 | 148,394,216 |
| 1992 | 148,538,197 |
| 1993 | 148,458,777 |
| 1994 | 148,407,912 |
| 1995 | 148,375,787 |
| 1996 | 148,160,129 |
| 1997 | 147,915,361 |
| 1998 | 147,670,784 |
| 1999 | 147,214,776 |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 |
| 2001 | 145,976,482 |
| 2002 | 145,306,497 |
| 2003 | 144,648,618 |
| 2004 | 144,067,316 |
| 2005 | 143,518,814 |
| 2006 | 143,049,637 |
| 2007 | 142,805,114 |
| 2008 | 142,742,366 |
| 2009 | 142,785,348 |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 |
| 2011 | 143,018,195 |
| 2012 | 143,378,447 |
| 2013 | 143,805,638 |
| 2014 | 144,237,223 |
| 2015 | 144,640,716 |
| 2016 | 145,015,460 |
| 2017 | 145,293,260 |
| 2018 | 145,398,106 |
| 2019 | 145,453,291 |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 |
| 2021 | 144,746,762 |
| 2022 | 144,236,933 |
| 2023 | 143,826,130 |
| 2024 | 143,533,851 |
Demographics
| Population | 143,826,130 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.29% |
| Urban Population | 75.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.41 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 73.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 99.9% |
Economy & Trade
$14,159
GDP Per Capita
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
33.0
Gini Index (inequality)
40.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
6,359,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
7.0%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
5.11
Physicians per 1,000
4.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
99.9%
Literacy Rate
4.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
90.4%
Internet Users
169
Mobile Subs per 100
8.8
People per km2
27,807
Net Migration
Environment
49.8%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Russian Federation in global context
Russian Federation is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation has a population of 143,826,130, ranking #157 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.29%.
Life expectancy in Russian Federation is 73.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.2 per 1,000 live births.
Russian Federation's GDP per capita is $14,159. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
75.0% of Russian Federation's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 8.8 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Russian Federation is 99.9%. The country spends 4.2% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.