MigrantoImmigrants in Russia
7.3M foreign-born residents — the #10 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 68% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2872612 |
| Kazakhstan | 1321004 |
| Uzbekistan | 778041 |
| Tajikistan | 415676 |
| Armenia | 340512 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 333664 |
| Azerbaijan | 308165 |
| Belarus | 255159 |
| Moldova | 166187 |
| Georgia | 139333 |
| Turkmenistan | 87585 |
| Germany | 60040 |
| Latvia | 38075 |
| Lithuania | 25430 |
| Estonia | 24906 |
| China | 13724 |
| Poland | 9615 |
| Turkey | 9091 |
| India | 7456 |
| Hungary | 6932 |
| Egypt | 5856 |
| Mongolia | 5750 |
| USA | 5408 |
| Czech Republic | 4978 |
| Syria | 4697 |
| Vietnam | 3881 |
| Afghanistan | 2880 |
| Bulgaria | 2615 |
| Israel | 2601 |
| Greece | 2381 |
| Italy | 2099 |
| France | 2013 |
| South Korea | 1762 |
| Spain | 1672 |
| Cuba | 1513 |
| Romania | 1359 |
| Austria | 1235 |
| Finland | 1227 |
| United Kingdom | 1200 |
| Iraq | 1169 |
| Iran | 922 |
| North Korea | 172 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 48%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Russia.
Russia is a primary destination for emigrants from Tajikistan
Russia attracts 81% of all emigrants from Tajikistan, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Ukraine is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Ukraine accounts for 40% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 18%.
A significant share of the population of Armenia has settled here
More than 1 in 9 people from Armenia now live in Russia — 340.5K people, representing 11.23% of the population of Armenia.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 29% to 40%, with Ukraine increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11468164 |
| 1995 | 11875491 |
| 2000 | 11851985 |
| 2005 | 11627389 |
| 2010 | 11034168 |
| 2015 | 8933453 |
| 2020 | 7184752 |
| 2024 | 7270597 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Ukraine | Kazakhstan | Uzbekistan | Tajikistan | Armenia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3301922 | 2349697 | 890893 | 424727 | 535266 |
| 1995 | 3485074 | 2506132 | 918869 | 410349 | 516425 |
| 2000 | 3541839 | 2571681 | 913322 | 381090 | 478856 |
| 2005 | 3293929 | 2568446 | 1030041 | 423794 | 503316 |
| 2010 | 2958843 | 2480017 | 1100803 | 449225 | 508554 |
| 2015 | 2318723 | 2027417 | 987806 | 439437 | 447149 |
| 2020 | 1800051 | 1635008 | 871154 | 426230 | 387853 |
| 2024 | 2872612 | 1321004 | 778041 | 415676 | 340512 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Russia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Russia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Russia?
Around 7.3M foreign-born residents live in Russia, making it the #10-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Russia come from?
Most immigrants in Russia come from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — these three countries account for about 68% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Russia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 5% of the population of Russia — that's 7.3M out of a total population of 143.5M.
How has immigration to Russia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Russia has fallen from 8.9M to 7.3M people, a decline of about 19%.
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