International migrant stock, total in Russia
Russia: International migrant stock, total was 7.61 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Russia, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in Russia is 7.61 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Russia peaked at 11.93 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 7.30 million, in 2020.
Russia ranks 10th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.52 million | — |
| 1995 | 11.93 million | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 11.90 million | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 11.67 million | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 11.20 million | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 9.10 million | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 7.30 million | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 7.61 million | +4.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7.61 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 22.8× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7.61 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 17.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.73 million | 11.52 million | 11.93 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.78 million | 11.67 million | 11.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.15 million | 9.10 million | 11.20 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.45 million | 7.30 million | 7.61 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More financial sector data for Russia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 25.48 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Russia?
- International migrant stock, total in Russia was 7.61 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.93 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.30 million in 2020.
- How does Russia rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Russia ranks 10th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.