Russian Federation
Country statistics · 1990–present
Russian Federation at a Glance
Russian Federation is home to 143.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $18,053, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.4 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 143.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.4 and a death rate of 12.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -4.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -574,135 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Russian Federation is a major economy by global standards, with a total GDP that is projected at $2.6 trillion (2029 IMF projection). At $18,053 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.0% in 2029, representing marginal growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 3.3% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,003 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.9% (2021), reflecting near-universal literacy. 94.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 76.3% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.