Population
Resident population of Russia as of 1 January (millions). Long Rosstat historical series from 1897, with annual values from 1970.
Latest value
- Latest value: 146.12 млн чел.
- Date of latest value: 1 January 2025
- Frequency: annual
- Source: Rosstat
- Number of observations: 62
- Data period: 1 January 1897 — 1 January 2025
What it shows
Resident population of Russia as of 1 January (millions). Long Rosstat historical series from 1897, with annual values from 1970.
Why it matters
Population is a reference series for analysis of the Russian economy, comparisons over time, and interpretation alongside related indicators on Forecast Economy.
How to read the chart
The chart shows the selected view of the series. Switch modes above the plot to change period-to-period, year-on-year or level presentation. The latest reading and date are on the telemetry cards.
How often it updates
The series updates when the official publisher releases new figures (annual). The date of the latest point is shown on the chart and in the table.
Methodology
Resident population on 1 January from Rosstat current demographic accounts. Figures for 1897 and 1914 are shown within present-day Russian territory for long-run comparability.
Source
Values on this page come from Rosstat. Chart modes reuse the same official readings under the rules described in the methodology panel.
Methodology
Resident population on 1 January from Rosstat current demographic accounts. Figures for 1897 and 1914 are shown within present-day Russian territory for long-run comparability.
Latest data
| Date | Value, млн чел. |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | 146.12 |
| 1 January 2024 | 146.15 |
| 1 January 2023 | 146.45 |
| 1 January 2022 | 146.98 |
| 1 January 2021 | 146.17 |
| 1 January 2020 | 146.75 |
| 1 January 2019 | 146.78 |
| 1 January 2018 | 146.88 |
| 1 January 2017 | 146.8 |
| 1 January 2016 | 146.54 |
| 1 January 2015 | 146.27 |
| 1 January 2014 | 144 |