Russia Population Live (2026)
The live population of Russia, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the largest countries on Earth.
Russia has an estimated population of about 143.8 million people in 2026 — 1.74% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 9th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Russia's latest birth rate (8.7 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (14 per 1,000).
Is the population of Russia growing?
Not from births alone. Around 3,428 babies are born in Russia every day, but about 5,517 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 2,088 a day (about 762,278 a year). Russia is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 8.7 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Russia's population is getting older. It ranks 62nd of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Russia's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Russia
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 2.4 | 3.8 | -1.5 |
| Per hour | 143 | 230 | -87 |
| Per day | 3,428 | 5,517 | -2,088 |
| Per week | 23,997 | 38,616 | -14,619 |
| Per year | 1,251,287 | 2,013,566 | -762,278 |
How crowded is Russia?
With about 143.8 million people living on 17,098,242 km², Russia has roughly 8.4 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (69th of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Russia
A baby born in Russia today can expect to live about 73.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (50th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $12,195 per person (34th of 72), Russia is an upper-middle or high-income economy. Countries at this level have usually already been through the "demographic transition" — the shift from large families and short lives to small families and long lives.
Russia at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 143,826,130 | 9 |
| Births per day | 3,428 | 19 |
| Deaths per day | 5,517 | 4 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 8.7 | 62 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 14 | 3 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.53% / year | 69 |
| Life expectancy | 73.2 years | 50 |
| Population density | 8.4 / km² | 69 |
| GDP per person | $12,195 | 34 |
| Area | 17,098,242 km² | — |
| Capital | Moscow | — |
| Languages | Russian | — |
| Currency | Russian Ruble (₽) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Russia's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Russia's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Russia in 2026?
The population of Russia in 2026 is estimated at about 143.8 million people, which is around 1.74% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Russia every day?
About 3,428 babies are born in Russia every day — roughly 143 per hour, or 1.3 million per year — based on a birth rate of 8.7 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Russia every day?
About 5,517 people die in Russia every day — roughly 230 per hour, or 2.0 million per year — based on a death rate of 14 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Russia growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 2,088 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Russia?
Life expectancy at birth in Russia is about 73.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Russia population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Russia's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.