Population Peak in 1994

Russian population reached its highest point in the dataset in 1994 with 148.36 million people. Since then, the population has shown a trend of fluctuation with a general decrease, highlighting a shift in demographic trends over the past decades.

Decline from 1994 to 2023

Between 1994 and 2023, Russia experienced a population decrease of approximately 1.91 million people. This decrease reflects significant demographic changes over nearly three decades, emphasizing challenges such as aging, migration, and birth rates.

Recent Years' Fluctuation

In the most recent years, from 2018 to 2023, the population fluctuated, peaking at 146.98 million in 2022 before decreasing to 146.45 million in 2023. This recent trend suggests a stabilization of the population size with minor annual variations.

Growth Period from 1959 to 1994

From 1959 to 1994, the population consistently grew from 117.53 million to 148.36 million, indicating a strong period of demographic expansion over 35 years. This growth phase reflects the historical context of post-World War II recovery and expansion.

Long-term Slowdown

Analyzing the broader timeframe from 1970 to 2023, the population grew from 129.94 million to 146.45 million. Despite the growth, this reflects a long-term slowdown in population increase, with an average growth of just 16.51 million over 53 years, marking a significant deceleration in demographic trends.