Population of Russia
Geography: KS3, topic 21.2.1
Population Characteristics of Russia
A large percentage of Russians live in cities, and the overall population of Russia is declining.
Urban populations
- 74% of Russia’s population live in towns or cities.
- 12 Russian cities have a population of over 1 million people.
Cities
- The most populated city is the capital Moscow, with an estimated population of 11.5 million.
- It has become one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
- The rapid expansion of the city has led to several problems including air pollution and traffic congestion.
- During peak times, citizens can endure 34% of their commuting time stuck in traffic.
- St Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia with over 5 million residents.
Population
- In 2012, Russia’s population was estimated to be 142.9 million, establishing it as the 9th most populous country in the world.
- Russia has a negative population growth rate with numbers of births declining and the number of deaths increasing
Population distribution
- The population of the country is mainly distributed towards the Central and Volga federal districts with population density, an average of 8.4 people per square kilometres.
- The largest age group is the 15-64 years old with 68% of the total population consisting of this group.
- The median age group is 39 years old.
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