Working-age population
Population of working age (men 16–59, women 16–54 under the statistical definition used in the long Rosstat series).

Latest value
- Latest value: 83.44 млн чел.
- Date of latest value: 1 January 2023
- Frequency: annual
- Source: Rosstat
- Number of observations: 21
- Data period: 1 January 2002 — 1 January 2023
What it shows
Population of working age (men 16–59, women 16–54 under the statistical definition used in the long Rosstat series).
Why it matters
Working-age 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
Stock on the reference date from Rosstat population structure statistics. Age boundaries follow the published demographic tables for historical comparability; they may differ from the current statutory retirement ages.
Source
Values on this page come from Rosstat. Chart modes reuse the same official readings under the rules described in the methodology panel.
Methodology
Stock on the reference date from Rosstat population structure statistics. Age boundaries follow the published demographic tables for historical comparability; they may differ from the current statutory retirement ages.
Latest data
| Date | Value, млн чел. |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2023 | 83.44 |
| 1 January 2022 | 84.4 |
| 1 January 2021 | 81.88 |
| 1 January 2020 | 82.68 |
| 1 January 2019 | 81.36 |
| 1 January 2018 | 82.26 |
| 1 January 2017 | 83.22 |
| 1 January 2016 | 84.2 |
| 1 January 2015 | 85.42 |
| 1 January 2014 | 85.16 |
| 1 January 2013 | 86.14 |
| 1 January 2012 | 87.06 |
Working-age population by year
- Working-age population in 2023
- Working-age population in 2022
- Working-age population in 2021
- Working-age population in 2020
- Working-age population in 2019
- Working-age population in 2018
- Working-age population in 2017
- Working-age population in 2016
- Working-age population in 2015
- Working-age population in 2014
- Working-age population in 2013
- Working-age population in 2012