Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the declining birth rates in Russia as 'catastrophic for the future of the nation,' highlighting the country's record-low fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, akin to trends seen in Japan and European countries.
The demographic crisis has been exacerbated by the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has resulted in increased mortality rates and a significant exodus of young men, thus deepening Russia's population challenges.
Historically, Russia has faced similar demographic dips, particularly noted during World War II and the post-Soviet collapse in the 1990s, when plummeting birth rates were attributed to economic struggles, healthcare system failures, and rising employment among women.
With no end in sight for the Ukraine conflict, experts at the Atlantic Council predict that Russia's demographic crisis will extend throughout the 21st century, potentially leading to a diminished pool of ethnic Russians.
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