Russian Federation Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Russian Federation's fertility rate was 1.36 in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's fertility rate stood at 1.36 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.36 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 173rd globally.
The Russian Federation's fertility rate has undergone a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time peak of 2.52 in 1960 to 1.36 in 2025, a position it shares with several countries, including the Bahamas and St. Lucia. This downward trend is not unique to Russia, as many nations have experienced a decline in fertility rates due to various socio-economic factors. The fertility rate reached its lowest point in 1999, at 1.16, a value that is still below the replacement rate of 2.1. The Russian Federation's current fertility rate is among the lowest globally, ranking 173rd. The country's fertility rate has been steadily decreasing since the mid-20th century, with a notable acceleration in the late 1990s. Continued urbanization, delayed marriage, and increasing access to education and family planning resources are likely to contribute to the trend. A shift in government policies or a significant change in societal attitudes towards family planning could alter the trajectory of Russia's fertility rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.36 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.36 | −0.05 | #173 |
| 2023 | 1.41 | −0.01 | #43 |
| 2022 | 1.42 | −0.09 | #40 |
| 2021 | 1.51 | +0.00 | #44 |
| 2020 | 1.51 | +0.00 | #48 |
| 2019 | 1.50 | −0.08 | #43 |
| 2018 | 1.58 | −0.04 | #51 |
| 2017 | 1.62 | −0.14 | #60 |
| 2016 | 1.76 | −0.01 | #73 |
| 2015 | 1.78 | +0.03 | #71 |
| 2014 | 1.75 | +0.04 | #63 |
| 2013 | 1.71 | +0.02 | #55 |
| 2012 | 1.69 | +0.11 | #52 |
| 2011 | 1.58 | +0.02 | #41 |
| 2010 | 1.57 | +0.02 | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's fertility rate was 1.36 in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's fertility rate peaked at 2.52 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Russian Federation was 1.16 in 1999.
Russian Federation ranks 173rd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Russian Federation in 2025 was 1.36. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
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