Country profile · Europe & Central Asia

🇷🇺 Russian Federation

High income. Capital Moscow. Full World Bank, WHO, ILO & OECD indicator profile across 46 measures, with regional peers and rankings.

143.5 million
Population
$2.2 trillion
GDP
$14,889
GDP / capita
73.3 years
Life expectancy
Europe & Central Asia High income Capital: Moscow

Russian Federation on the global income map

Russian Federation (RUS) plotted alongside its largest economic peers on GDP per capita and the Human Development Index. Bubble area scales with population; color encodes income tier; gold rings mark OECD members.

Russian Federation on the global income map Russian Federation positioned on the GDP-per-capita / HDI plane against its largest economic peers. 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 $200 $1K $10K $100K GDP per capita (USD, log scale) Human Development Index (0–1) India — GDP/cap $2,695 · lower-middle income IND China — GDP/cap $13,303 · upper-middle income CHN United States — GDP/cap $84,534 · high income · OECD USA Indonesia — GDP/cap $4,925 · upper-middle income IDN Pakistan — GDP/cap $1,479 · lower-middle income Nigeria — GDP/cap $1,084 · low income Brazil — GDP/cap $10,311 · upper-middle income Bangladesh — GDP/cap $2,593 · lower-middle income Russian Federation — GDP/cap $14,889 · high income Ethiopia — GDP/cap $1,134 · low income Mexico — GDP/cap $14,186 · high income · OECD Japan — GDP/cap $32,487 · high income · OECD Egypt, Arab Rep. — GDP/cap $3,338 · lower-middle income Philippines — GDP/cap $3,985 · lower-middle income Congo, Dem. Rep. — GDP/cap $649 · low income Viet Nam — GDP/cap $4,717 · upper-middle income Iran, Islamic Rep. — GDP/cap $5,190 · upper-middle income Turkiye — GDP/cap $15,893 · high income · OECD Germany — GDP/cap $56,104 · high income · OECD Thailand — GDP/cap $7,347 · upper-middle income United Kingdom — GDP/cap $53,246 · high income · OECD Tanzania — GDP/cap $1,187 · lower-middle income France — GDP/cap $46,103 · high income · OECD South Africa — GDP/cap $6,267 · upper-middle income Italy — GDP/cap $40,385 · high income · OECD Kenya — GDP/cap $2,132 · lower-middle income Myanmar — GDP/cap $1,359 · lower-middle income Colombia — GDP/cap $7,919 · upper-middle income · OECD Korea, Rep. — GDP/cap $36,239 · high income · OECD Sudan — GDP/cap $985 · low income Income tier Low Lower-middle Upper-middle High OECD member

Indicators tracked

46

Across 8 topic areas

GDP per capita

$14,889

Latest WB report

Population

143.5 million

UN estimate

OECD member

No

Outside OECD harmonized stats

Population
143.5 million
GDP
$2.2 trillion
GDP per Capita
$14,889
Life Expectancy
73.3 years

Overview

Russian Federation has a population of 143.5 million, making it the 9th-most populous country out of 217 tracked in Europe & Central Asia.

Its economy totals $2.2 trillion — ranked 11th globally by total GDP. GDP per capita stands at $14,889, placing it in the High income category.

Life expectancy at birth is 73.3 years (ranked 122nd globally), reflecting overall health outcomes as measured by the World Bank.

The capital is Moscow.

👥 Demographics

Fertility Rate
1.4
2023
Population
143.5 million
2024
Population Ages 0-14
17.3%
2024
Population Ages 65+
17.2%
2024
Population Density
8.8/km²
2023
Population Growth Rate
-0.2%
2024
Urban Population
75.1%
2024

💰 Economy

Foreign Direct Investment
$-9,350,250,000
2024
GDP (Current USD)
$2.2 trillion
2024
GDP Growth Rate
4.3%
2024
GDP Per Capita (Current USD)
$14,889.019
2024
GNI Per Capita
$15,320
2024
Government Debt (% of GDP)
18.5%
2023
Inflation (Consumer Prices)
8.4%
2024
Trade (% of GDP)
39.5%
2024
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
2024

🏥 Health

Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
7.0%
2023
Infant Mortality Rate
3.7 per 1,000
2023
Life Expectancy at Birth
73.3 years
2023
Maternal Mortality Ratio
9
2023
Physicians (per 1,000 people)
5.1 per 1,000
2022
Under-5 Mortality Rate
4.5 per 1,000
2023

📚 Education

Education Expenditure (% of GDP)
4.2%
2023
Literacy Rate (Adult)
99.9
2021
School Enrollment (Primary)
97.7
2023
School Enrollment (Secondary)
92.5
2023
School Enrollment (Tertiary)
60.4
2024
Youth Literacy Rate
99.9
2021

🌍 Environment

Electric Power Consumption
7,184 kWh
2022
Forest Area
49.8
2023
Freshwater Withdrawal
1.5
2022
Renewable Energy Consumption
3.5%
2021

🏗️ Infrastructure

Access to Clean Water
76.3%
2024
Access to Electricity
100.0%
2023
Access to Sanitation
58.2%
2024
Internet Users
94.4%
2024
Mobile Subscriptions
180.8
2023

⚖️ Social

Female Labor Participation
55.2
2024
GINI Index
33
2023
Intentional Homicides
6.8
2021
Male Labor Participation
69.8
2024
Net Migration
-178,042
2024
Poverty (< $2.15/day)
0.1%
2023

💼 Labor & Wages

Average Monthly Earnings
$777/mo
2021
Average Weekly Hours Worked
39.2 hrs/wk
2024
PPP Conversion Factor (GDP)
29.06
2024

🫀 Disease Burden

Key causes of death and disease risk in Russian Federation. Source: WHO Global Health Observatory.

NCD Death Rate
585
per 100K · 2021
Premature NCD Risk
22.4%
dying 30–70 from NCD
Road Traffic Deaths
10.6
per 100K
Suicide Rate
68.1
per 100K
TB Deaths
3.40
per 100K
Maternal Mortality
9
per 100K births

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory. NCD mortality rate: 2021. Rates are age-standardized per 100,000 population. Premature NCD risk covers cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease.

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What the data says about Russian Federation

Every figure on this profile is a single measurement drawn from an official international dataset, and each one carries assumptions worth understanding before drawing conclusions. Income and output are reported at market exchange rates in current dollars, so they move with currency swings as well as real growth, and national averages can hide wide gaps between regions and households. Health and demographic measures are period estimates compiled from vital registration, surveys, and statistical models, and their reporting year often lags the present by one to three years. Reading several indicators together, rather than fixating on a single headline number, is what turns a row of statistics into a grounded picture of how people in this country actually live, work, and age.

Russian Federation sits in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 143.5 million, placing it 9th out of 217 countries by headcount. Its capital, Moscow, anchors a High income economy with total GDP of $2.2 trillion — ranked 11th globally — and GDP per capita of $14,889. This combination of demographic scale and economic output shapes everything from household purchasing power and domestic market depth to the country's weight in regional trade flows and international development programmes.

Life expectancy at birth in Russian Federation is 73.3 years, ranking 122nd worldwide and offering a summary read on healthcare access, nutrition, sanitation, and long-run living standards. The World Bank's World Development Indicators, combined with the WHO Global Health Observatory and ILO ILOSTAT wage statistics, expose 46 data points across 8 thematic areas — from fertility and urbanisation to CO₂ emissions, school enrolment, and labour-force participation. Reading these indicators together, rather than in isolation, is what turns headline numbers into a grounded portrait of how people actually live.

Use the indicator tables below to track trajectories over time, jump to Russian Federation's placement on specific rankings such as GDP, population density, or life expectancy, and open the side-by-side Compare view to benchmark against peers inside Europe & Central Asia or across income groups. Because all figures come from official, CC BY 4.0-licensed datasets with clear vintages, you can cite them directly in research or journalism. Where a field reads "N/A", the upstream agency has not yet released that value for Russian Federation — we never fabricate estimates or carry forward stale values, so missing points stay visible rather than quietly filled in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data for Russian Federation come from?

Data for Russian Federation is sourced from the World Bank Open Data catalog, WHO Global Health Observatory, and ILO ILOSTAT (for average wages and working hours). These are official, publicly available datasets.

How current is the data for Russian Federation?

Data availability varies by indicator. Most recent data points range from 2020 to 2024, depending on the indicator and reporting frequency. World Bank indicators are updated annually, while WHO disease burden data follows the Global Burden of Disease study schedule.

Can I compare Russian Federation with other countries?

Yes. Use the Compare feature to see a side-by-side comparison of Russian Federation with any other country across all available indicators. You can also explore rankings to see where Russian Federation stands globally on specific measures like GDP, population, or life expectancy.

What does GDP per capita tell us about Russian Federation?

GDP per capita divides Russian Federation's total economic output by its population, giving an approximate measure of average economic productivity per person. It is reported in current US dollars. For fairer cross-country comparisons, purchasing power parity (PPP) adjustments account for differences in the cost of goods and services.

How does Russian Federation's life expectancy compare to the global average?

Life expectancy at birth for Russian Federation is 73.3 years, ranking 122nd out of 217 countries tracked. The global average is approximately 73 years. Life expectancy reflects healthcare quality, nutrition, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions.

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Source: World Bank Open Data, Source: WHO Global Health Observatory, Source: ILO ILOSTAT. World Bank and ILO data licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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