Russian Federation Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Russian Federation's population growth was -0.28% in 2025, ranked 191st globally. This represents a 39.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's population growth stood at -0.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.28% by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 191st globally.
The Russian Federation's population growth has been in a state of decline since the early 2000s, with the most recent data showing a rate of -0.28% in 2025. This rate ranks Russia #191 globally, with Georgia and Bermuda closely trailing behind at -0.27% and -0.30%, respectively. In contrast, the country's all-time peak of 1.11% occurred in 1962, indicating a significant shift in population dynamics over the past six decades. The all-time trough of -0.46% in 2002 marked a low point in the country's population growth, with the current rate remaining below this level. The decline in population growth is a trend that has been observed in several countries, including China, which has struggled with low fertility rates and aging population issues. To alter the trajectory of Russia's population growth, the government would need to address the underlying factors driving this trend, such as low fertility rates and emigration, through policy interventions aimed at stabilizing and increasing the population.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.29% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.28% | −0.08pp | #191 |
| 2024 | -0.20% | +0.08pp | #25 |
| 2023 | -0.29% | +0.07pp | #24 |
| 2022 | -0.35% | −0.01pp | #30 |
| 2021 | -0.34% | −0.20pp | #39 |
| 2020 | -0.14% | −0.18pp | #38 |
| 2019 | 0.04% | −0.03pp | #44 |
| 2018 | 0.07% | −0.12pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 0.19% | −0.07pp | #54 |
| 2016 | 0.26% | −0.02pp | #56 |
| 2015 | 0.28% | −0.02pp | #53 |
| 2014 | 0.30% | +0.00pp | #54 |
| 2013 | 0.30% | +0.05pp | #56 |
| 2012 | 0.25% | +0.13pp | #50 |
| 2011 | 0.12% | +0.07pp | #41 |
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 population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's population growth was -0.28% in 2025. Ranked 191st globally. This represents a 39.8% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's population growth peaked at 1.11% in 1962.
The lowest population growth in Russian Federation was -0.46% in 2002.
Russian Federation ranks 191st globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's population growth is projected to reach -0.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Russian Federation in 2025 was -0.28%. This ranks 191st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_population-growth,
title = {Russian Federation Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}