Russian Federation Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Russian Federation's urban population was 75.20% in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's urban population stood at 75.20% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.20% by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 72nd globally.
The urban population of the Russian Federation has exhibited a steady upward trend over the past six and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 75.20 in 2025. This represents a significant increase from the all-time low of 54.14 in 1960, indicating a substantial shift in the country's demographic landscape. When compared to its peer countries, Russia's urban population ranks 72 globally, trailing behind countries such as El Salvador, where the figure stands at 75.60. The peak in urban population has been reached in 2025, marking a milestone in the country's urbanization process. As the Russian economy continues to evolve, the trajectory of urban population growth may be influenced by shifts in economic policies, particularly those related to rural development and urban planning. A sustained focus on rural development initiatives could potentially alter the trajectory of urban population growth in the Russian Federation, altering the country's demographic landscape in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 75.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 75.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 75.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 75.20% | +0.09% | #72 |
| 2024 | 75.11% | +0.13% | #146 |
| 2023 | 74.98% | +0.13% | #147 |
| 2022 | 74.85% | +0.10% | #147 |
| 2021 | 74.75% | +0.06% | #147 |
| 2020 | 74.69% | +0.07% | #147 |
| 2019 | 74.62% | +0.08% | #147 |
| 2018 | 74.54% | +0.08% | #147 |
| 2017 | 74.46% | +0.09% | #148 |
| 2016 | 74.37% | +0.09% | #148 |
| 2015 | 74.28% | +0.10% | #148 |
| 2014 | 74.18% | +0.10% | #147 |
| 2013 | 74.08% | +0.10% | #149 |
| 2012 | 73.97% | +0.12% | #151 |
| 2011 | 73.85% | +0.18% | #151 |
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 urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's urban population was 75.20% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Russian Federation's urban population peaked at 75.20% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Russian Federation was 54.14% in 1960.
Russian Federation ranks 72nd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's urban population is projected to reach 75.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Russian Federation in 2025 was 75.20%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_urban-population,
title = {Russian Federation Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}