War in Ukraine, Sanctions, and Demographic Decline in Russia
The latest in this situation
- The UN ranks Ukraine among the lowest fertility rates, based on data provided by the Global Change Data Lab and UN Population Fund.
- The current events highlight how demographic trends, such as low birth rates, are being impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, alongside the economic consequences of NATO sanctions on Russian oil sales.
How it started
What happened
The populations of several nations are aging and shrinking, including China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Russia. Russia currently has a population of 144 million, which is stagnant or declining. The country is losing population due to the war in Ukraine, where at least 1.5 million Russians are dead, disabled, or missing. Furthermore, the current birth rate in Russia is 1.4 children, which is the lowest in 200 years.
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Why it matters
The decline is attributed partly to the war's economic impact. Economic sanctions imposed by NATO countries, which represent half of global GDP at $111 trillion, have cut Russia off from usual import sources. Russia remains able to sell its oil elsewhere, but only at a lower price.
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The UN ranks Ukraine among the lowest fertility rates, based on data provided by the Global Change Data Lab and UN Population Fund.Sub-event
War in Ukraine, NATO sanctions on Russian oil, and low birth rates are interconnected issues.1 source