Russia's demographic crisis

Please read: Russia's Birth Rate Collapses to Record Low Under Putin and  Russia is dying out. The war in Ukraine is making Russia's demographic crisis even worse

Russia's demographic crisis is considered very severe, with experts predicting a significant population decline, potentially halving the country's population by the end of the century due to extremely low birth rates, high mortality rates among working-age men, and the ongoing war in Ukraine which has further accelerated the decline; this could have major economic implications due to a shrinking workforce. 

Key points about Russia's demographic crisis:

• Low birth rate:

  Russia has one of the lowest fertility rates globally, with significantly fewer births than needed to maintain population stability. 
• High mortality rate:

  Particularly among middle-aged men, deaths from factors like alcohol abuse, cardiovascular disease, and accidents contribute significantly to the population decline. 
• Impact of the Ukraine war:

  The ongoing conflict has resulted in substantial casualties among Russian troops, further exacerbating the demographic crisis. 
• Economic consequences:

  A shrinking population means fewer workers, which could negatively impact the Russian economy and hinder future growth.