Russian Federation

1950

2026

2100

Russian Federation

1950

2026

2100

Russian Federation Migration Statistics (2026)

What to know

In 2026, net immigration of 324,924 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Russian Federation has gained a cumulative 11.5 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Key statistics for 2026

Net migrants

+324,924

Net migration rate

+2.3 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

How much immigration is there?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+34,196,844

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

1,358,944

Top year: 2002

Peak emigration

-1,129,589

Lowest year: 1992

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+277914

Per year

In 2026, Russian Federation receives approximately 324,924 net migrants (2.3 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 1.4 million in 2002.

The bottom line

Russian Federation experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. Cumulatively since 1950, the country has gained 12 million people through migration.