Russia Facts
Capital of RussiaThe capital of Russia is Moscow.
| Capital | Moscow |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 144.2 million |
| Total area | 17,098,242 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 8 people per km² |
| Currency | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Region | Europe / Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 144.2 million people = 144,200,000 people. Divided by 17,098,242 km²: 8.43 people per km², which rounds to 8.
Check it backwards
8 × 17,098,242 km² ≈ 143,625,233 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
How many people live in Russia?
About 144.2 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 8 people per km².
How big is Russia?
Russia covers 17,098,242 km² in total area.
What currency does Russia use?
The Russian ruble (RUB).