Russia: Percent urban population

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 Russia

Percent urban population

 Latest value 75.55
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 69.82
 Min - Max 53.73 - 75.55
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2024 is 75.55 percent, an increase from 75.33 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1960 to 2024 is 69.82 percent. The minimum value, 53.73 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 75.55 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Russia - Percent urban population - Recent values chart

Historical series
Russia - Percent urban population - historical chart - 1960-2024




The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for Russia and other countries.
Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 143.53 2024 million
 Percent urban population 75.55 2024 percent
 Population density 9 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 17.18 2024 percent
 Percent children 17.28 2024 percent
 Percent female population 53.59 2024 percent
 Rural population, percent 24.45 2024 percent
 Age dependency ratio 52.57 2024 percent
 Refugee population 1,230,131 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 5 2024 percent
 Population growth -0.20 2024 percent
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