What is the Population of Russia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Russia has a population of approximately 146,028,325 people, making it the 9th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.83% of the world's population. With a land area of 17,098,246 km², the population density is roughly 9 people per km².
| Population | 146,028,325 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 9th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.83% |
| Area | 17,098,246 km² |
| Population density | 9 / km² |
| Demonym | Russian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 9th |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 6th |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 7th |
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 8th |
| Mexico | 130,575,786 | 10th |
| Japan | 123,210,000 | 11th |
| Philippines | 114,123,600 | 12th |
Russia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 10,241,722 | 86,600 |
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 207,600 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| Estonia | 1,369,995 | 45,227 |
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 338,455 |
| Georgia | 4,000,921 | 69,700 |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 2,724,900 |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 120,538 |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 64,559 |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 65,300 |
| Mongolia | 3,544,835 | 1,564,110 |
| Norway | 5,606,944 | 386,224 |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 312,679 |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 603,550 |
Russia in context
- Russia covers 17,098,246 km², making it the 1st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
- With 146,028,325 people, Russia holds about 76.6% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Russia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Russia — FAQ
What is the population of Russia?
The population of Russia is approximately 146,028,325 (146 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Russia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Russia at approximately 146,028,325 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Russia is the 9th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Russia?
Approximately 146,028,325 people live in Russia, making it the 9th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Russia rank by population?
Russia is the 9th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.83%.
What is the population density of Russia?
Russia has a population density of roughly 9 people per km², based on a land area of 17,098,246 km².
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