Russian Federation Population Pyramid 1961

Russian Federation
1961
Population: 121,604,304

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-5 -1   1961  +1 +5

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Russian Federation in 1961

The population of the Russian Federation in 1961 was 121,604,304. That is 16.0% more than in 1951, when the population stood at 104,844,658.

The median age was 27.4 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 49.0 children under 15 and 9.7 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
121,604,304
Median age
27.4
0-14 %
30.9%
65+ %
6.1%
Child dependency
49.0
Old-age dependency
9.7
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
136,132,775
Population 2100
126,386,516
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.41

In 2023 women in the Russian Federation had on average 1.41 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 73.3

Life expectancy at birth was 73.3 years in 2023: 78.7 for women and 68.0 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
12253850
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

7,270,597 immigrants live in Russian Federation, 5.0% of the population.

Ukraine2,872,612
Kazakhstan1,321,004
Uzbekistan778,041
Tajikistan415,676
Armenia340,512
Where emigrants live (2024)

9,133,942 people born in Russian Federation live in other countries.

Ukraine3,375,095
Germany1,137,448
Uzbekistan865,767
Belarus664,610
Kazakhstan552,258
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Russian Federation 121,604,304 27.4
Ukraine 43,399,767 29.6
Poland 29,979,689 26.8
Romania 18,422,514 28.9
Hungary 10,026,514 32.4
How many people lived in the Russian Federation in 1961?
The Russian Federation had a population of 121,604,304 in 1961.
Is the Russian Federation's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 16.0% from 1951, with a projected population of 136,132,775 in 2050.
What is the median age in the Russian Federation?
The median age in the Russian Federation is 27.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in the Russian Federation?
In the Russian Federation, 30.9% of people are under 15 and 6.1% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Russian Federation's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Russian Federation has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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