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Russian Federation: Population growth (annual %)

In , Russian Federation's Population growth (annual %) was -0.20.

That's up 28.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Russian Federation ranks #193 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #47 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Russian Federation Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.30
Trough
-0.38
1-year change
+28.7%
5-year change
-636.1%
10-year change
-167.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-0.2034
-0.2852
-0.3528
-0.3437
-0.1432
0.0379
0.0721
0.1914
0.2588
0.2794

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Russian Federation's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Population growth (annual %) was -0.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Population growth (annual %) rose 28.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #193 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Russian Federation's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Russian Federation is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #47 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.