Russia’s Birth Rate Plunges to 200-Year Low as Kremlin Conceals Data
Russia’s drastically declining birth rate, reaching levels unseen since the late 18th or early 19th century, has prompted the government to restrict access to key demographic data. This follows a reported drop in births of 6-7 percent in February and 3-4 percent in March 2025. The Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) now only publishes cumulative yearly figures, concealing the severity of the crisis. This secrecy coincides with ongoing government efforts to boost the birth rate, including financial incentives and proposed legal changes.
John Q. Hosedrinker