Putin Confronts Demographic Crisis as Russia's Population Declines and Ages

Vladimir Putin confronts a persistent demographic crisis in Russia, as the nations population continues to decline and age, complicating future economic stability.

• Since 1999, when Vladimir Putin began his presidency, Russias birth rates have plummeted, with 2005 marking a pivotal moment when he declared the need for social and economic stability.
• By 2019, Putin acknowledged that the demographic issue still haunted Russia, emphasizing the urgency during a Kremlin conference focused on increasing births as crucial.
• The challenges of population ageing and declining birth rates are exacerbated by high abortion rates, alongside rising opposition to immigration which further complicates demographic solutions.