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# Russia Population

> Russia population is 143.5M as of Dec 2025, from 143.7M. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Population in Russia fell to 143.5M in Dec 2025 from 143.7M in Dec 2024.

Population in Russia averaged 145.3M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 148.5M in Dec 1992 and a record low of 119.9M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 143.5M | 143.7M | 148.5M (Dec 1992) | 119.9M (Dec 1960) | 1960–2025 | millions | annual |

## FAQ

**What is Russia's population right now?**

Population in Russia is 143.5M as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for Russia's population?**

The all-time high is 148.5M (Dec 1992); the record low is 119.9M (Dec 1960), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Population for Russia is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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