Urban Population: Russian Federation

Analysis# Russian Federation Urban Population The Russian Federation's urban population reached 75.112% in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This figure represents a dramatic 38.7 percentage point increase since 1960, when only 54.142% of Russians lived in urban areas. The nation has undergone substantial urbanization over six decades, transforming from a predominantly rural society to one where three-quarters of the population resides in cities. The recent trend from 2015 onward shows consistent, steady growth, with the urban share climbing from 74.276% to the current 75.112%. Annual increases have remained modest but persistent, averaging roughly 0.1 percentage points yearly over the past nine years. This stabilization near 75% suggests the Russian Federation may be approaching its urbanization ceiling, with continued expansion likely to remain gradual rather than accelerated.