Russia Population
Europe & Central Asia · 9th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
143,209,809
The population of Russia is about 143,209,809 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 143 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.73% of the world's people.
Russia is one of the ten most populous countries on Earth (9th). The population is shrinking, by about 0.15% a year. It peaked around 1992 at 149 million and is projected to fall to 137 million by 2050. Since 1960 (120 million) it has grown by 20%. It is sparsely populated, with only 8.7 people per square kilometre. 75% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
143 million
Yearly change
−0.15%
World rank
9th
Share of world
1.73%
Density
9/km²
Land area
16,376,870 km²
Life expectancy
73.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.42
Population of Russia, 1960–2050
Russia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | — | 7 |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | +0.57% | 8 |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | +0.71% | 8 |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | +0.17% | 9 |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | −0.42% | 9 |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | +0.04% | 9 |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | −0.14% | 9 |
| 2024 | 143,669,648 | −0.11% | 9 |
| 2026proj. | 143,292,448 | −0.15% | 9 |
| 2030proj. | 142,114,448 | −0.23% | 9 |
| 2040proj. | 138,894,144 | −0.18% | 8 |
| 2050proj. | 137,454,032 | −0.09% | 8 |
Russia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1.2 times as many people as Russia. Bangladesh is 156.1 times more densely populated.
Russia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Russia in 2026?
About 143,292,448 (143 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Russia's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.15% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Russia?
About 9 people per km², with a land area of 16,376,870 km².
What will the population of Russia be in 2050?
About 137 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow.
What is the life expectancy in Russia?
73.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.