Soviet Union Population (1950–1990)
These figures cover the USSR until its dissolution in 1991. Data from Soviet censuses and UN estimates.
- 1950: ~178.5 million
- 1960: ~214.0 million
- 1970: ~241.7 million
- 1980: ~265.7 million
- 1990: ~286.7 million (pre-dissolution peak)
Russian Federation Population (post-1991)
From 2000 onward, focusing on Russia after USSR breakup. 1990 is pre-1991 for continuity, but Russia's 1991 pop was ~148.8 million.
- 2000: ~145.9 million
- 2010: ~142.8 million
- 2020: ~143.9 million
Latest Post-2020 Data
As of July 1, 2025 (Rosstat estimate): ~146.1 million (includes Crimea; excluding ~144.8 million). Note: Ongoing decline due to low birth rates and mortality. Sources: UN World Population Prospects, Rosstat, Wikipedia demographics summaries.
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Soviet Union Fertility Rates (1950–1990)
Total Fertility Rate (TFR, children per woman). Data from UN Population Division and Soviet censuses; rates fell post-WWII baby boom due to urbanization and policies.
Russian Federation Fertility Rates (post-1991)
Russia's TFR declined sharply in the 1990s amid economic crisis, then stabilized with pro-natalist policies like maternity capital.
Latest post-2020: 1.41 (2023, Rosstat/UN estimates). Ongoing decline due to war, emigration, and economic factors; 2024 preliminary at ~1.4.
Sources: Statista (Russia fertility 1840–2020), UN World Population Prospects 2024. For more, check UN data or Rosstat.