Japan and Russia. In this group, the total population is projected to decline by 14% over the next 30 years. In another 48 countries and territories — including Brazil, Iran, Turkey and Vietnam ...

Russia has moved to classify key demographic statistics following a dramatic collapse in its birth rate, which has plunged to levels not seen since the late 18th or early 19th century, according ...

The Russia-Ukraine war has accelerated the population decline. A shrinking population threatens Russia's economy and could result in worker shortages and low growth. Russia's economy has a dire ...

Japan and Russia. In this group, the total population is projected to decline by 14% over the next 30 years. In another 48 countries and territories — including Brazil, Iran, Turkey and Vietnam ...

Projections estimate that Russia's population will fall to about 132 million in the next two decades. The United Nations has predicted that in a worst-case scenario, by the start of the next ...