ADVERTISEMENT
  • News
  • New York
  • Technology
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • More
    • Politics
    • Lifestyle
    • TV
    • Games
Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
FINCHANNEL
  • Home
  • Business
    • BANKS
      • GeoBanks
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Markets
    • Pharmacy
    • Press Releases
    • RealEstate
    • RealEstate
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Banks
      • GeoBanks
    • Markets
    • Press Releases
    • Personal Finance
  • World
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Americas
    • UK local news
  • Travel
    • Hotels in Georgia
    • Tours in Georgia
  • Videos
    • Promos
    • Soundslides
    • TheClinics
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheUniversities
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheClinics
    • TheUniversities
    • BestWorkplaces
    • Soundslides
    • Promos
    • Banking Forum
      • Promos
      • Soundslides
      • TheClinics
      • TheHoteliers
      • TheUniversities
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
      • Analysis
      • GORBI
      • OP-ED
      • VISA Editorial
    • Analysis
    • Gorbi
    • Book reviews
  • Tech
  • Interview
  • People
    • lifestyle
    • Health & Beauty
      • Coronavirus
    • LifeStyle
    • Employment
      • MyCareer
    • Education
    • Media
    • Celebrities
  • Oil&Auto
    • Auto
    • Energy
  • EN
    • EN
    • GE
  • Home
  • Business
    • BANKS
      • GeoBanks
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Markets
    • Pharmacy
    • Press Releases
    • RealEstate
    • RealEstate
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Banks
      • GeoBanks
    • Markets
    • Press Releases
    • Personal Finance
  • World
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Americas
    • UK local news
  • Travel
    • Hotels in Georgia
    • Tours in Georgia
  • Videos
    • Promos
    • Soundslides
    • TheClinics
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheUniversities
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheClinics
    • TheUniversities
    • BestWorkplaces
    • Soundslides
    • Promos
    • Banking Forum
      • Promos
      • Soundslides
      • TheClinics
      • TheHoteliers
      • TheUniversities
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
      • Analysis
      • GORBI
      • OP-ED
      • VISA Editorial
    • Analysis
    • Gorbi
    • Book reviews
  • Tech
  • Interview
  • People
    • lifestyle
    • Health & Beauty
      • Coronavirus
    • LifeStyle
    • Employment
      • MyCareer
    • Education
    • Media
    • Celebrities
  • Oil&Auto
    • Auto
    • Energy
  • EN
    • EN
    • GE
No Result
View All Result
FINCHANNEL
No Result
View All Result
Home WORLD

Record 20% of Russians Say They Would Like to Leave Russia

NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
April 8, 2019
in WORLD
Reading Time: 4 mins read
9
A A
0
Record 20% of Russians Say They Would Like to Leave Russia
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The FINANCIAL — Adding to the bad news last month that Russia is dangerously close to a full-blown demographic crisis, with its population declining for the first time in a decade in 2018, a new high of one in five Russians (20%) now say that they would like to leave Russia if they could.

While not all of these Russians will move, the higher desire in recent years should concern Moscow. Larger potential migration numbers could accelerate the population decline, and losses could potentially exceed the 8% of the population that the United Nations currently projects Russia to lose by 2050.

But the “who” may be just as concerning for the country’s future economic position and political influence as the “how many.” Since 2014, the percentage of working-age Russians who say they would like to move has at least tripled, jumping from 14% to 44% among 15- to 29-year-olds, from 7% to 22% among those between the ages of 30 and 45 and from 3% to 9% among those aged 46 to 60.

RelatedPosts

Moldova urged to strengthen protection of vulnerable victims

How a Chinese Copper Art Workshop from Jiande Win Hearts, Applause in Florence

Hungary: Postponement of the foreign agent-style law is a first step, EFJ calls for its withdrawal

Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission: Racial profiling by police, segregation of Roma pupils and transphobia among key challenges

Although young people typically are more likely to want to migrate — as they are the most mobile within a population — the 44% of the youngest Russians who want to move is unprecedented in Russia within the past decade.

Russia could face losses of workers from all educational backgrounds — and potentially all skill levels — not just the most educated Russians. At least one in five Russians with primary education or less (20%), some tertiary education (19%) and college degrees or higher (24%) say they would like to leave Russia permanently.

Potential losses in all these demographic groups could have negative implications on the future of Russia’s already-stressed pension system — which Russia attempted to shore up in 2018 by raising the retirement age for men (from 60 to 65) and women (from 55 to 60).

Fingers Point to Putin

If these demographic losses turn Russia into the “empty space” that President Vladimir Putin warned Russians about during his 2012 campaign, he may be at least partly to blame. Gallup’s analysis* shows that even after accounting for demographics and income, Putin’s job approval has had a strong effect on Russians’ desire to migrate.

In 2018, 12% of adults who approve of Putin’s job performance would like to migrate, while 40% of those who do not approve of Putin would like to migrate.

Looking back over time, between 2008 and 2013, Russians’ desire to migrate slowly increased, while approval of Putin’s job performance slowly decreased. But in 2014 — a patriotic year for Russians highlighted by Crimea joining Russia and the successful Sochi Olympic Games — approval of Putin shot up by 31 percentage points to 83% and desire to migrate dropped to as low as 7%. And Russians were only further unified under the sanctions from the West.

See also  San Francisco and Zurich Storm Ahead in Innovation Race

This enthusiasm about Putin and the country lasted for a couple more years, and then desire to migrate started to go up, and in 2018 it reached the highest point in the last 11 years — 20%. At the same time, Putin’s approval started to go down — dropping in 2018 to 63%, which is the lowest level in the past five years.

Gallup recently saw a similar relationship between leadership approval and desire to migrate in the U.S., where a record 16% said they would like to move in 2017-2018. The difference between the situations in the U.S. and Russia is that while U.S. population growth is slowing, it is still growing.

Economic Conditions Less of a Factor

While it may be tempting to blame Putin’s falling approval ratings and the rising desire to migrate on Russia’s ongoing economic woes, Russia’s economy has been in a spiral for years. Putin’s approval ratings have been largely immune to the country’s economic troubles. Still, economic conditions in Russia, too, are a factor in Russians’ desire to migrate. Those who say their local economy is getting better (18%) are less likely to want to migrate than those who say it is getting worse (27%).

Where Do Russians Want to Go?

With so many Russians desiring to leave Russia, the next logical question is where would they like to go if they could leave? Although relations between Russia and the West — the EU the U.S. in particular — have been strained after the situation in Ukraine and military posturing regarding NATO, Russians who desire to migrate most often name a country within the European Union (40%), followed by Northern America (16%). Russians are most likely to name Germany (15%) and the U.S. (12%) specifically.

Where Do Russians Want to Go?

With so many Russians desiring to leave Russia, the next logical question is where would they like to go if they could leave? Although relations between Russia and the West — the EU the U.S. in particular — have been strained after the situation in Ukraine and military posturing regarding NATO, Russians who desire to migrate most often name a country within the European Union (40%), followed by Northern America (16%). Russians are most likely to name Germany (15%) and the U.S. (12%) specifically.
Despite the government’s efforts to encourage more births in Russia, even more births now will not solve the country’s workforce shortfalls in the near future. To that end, the country is starting to look outside its borders to shore up its declining population. Putin’s new migration policy for the next six years involves granting citizenship to millions of migrants from Russian-speaking countries such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Moldova.

But in addition to looking outside its own borders, Russia would be well-served to look hard at why so many more Russians would like to move away in the first place, and look for ways to not only retain them, but to entice the Russians who may have already left to return.

Dato Tsabutashvili contributed to this analysis.

 

Tags: Record 20% of Russians Say They Would Like to Leave Russia

Related Posts

New World Bank Group Country Director for Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine Welcomes Reform Efforts in Moldova
Europe

Moldova urged to strengthen protection of vulnerable victims

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 11, 2025
0

Strasbourg, 10.06.2025 – The Republic of Moldova has made progress in several areas related to the fight against trafficking in...

Read more
How a Chinese Copper Art Workshop from Jiande Win Hearts, Applause in Florence

How a Chinese Copper Art Workshop from Jiande Win Hearts, Applause in Florence

June 11, 2025
Hungary: Postponement of the foreign agent-style law is a first step, EFJ calls for its withdrawal

Hungary: Postponement of the foreign agent-style law is a first step, EFJ calls for its withdrawal

June 10, 2025
Emirates to introduce second daily flight to Brussels

Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission: Racial profiling by police, segregation of Roma pupils and transphobia among key challenges

May 28, 2025

Discussion about this post

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

June 25, 2012
Domestic tourism numbers decreased in Georgia

Georgian economy contracted by 5.5 % in July 2020

August 31, 2020
Fullscript vs. Rupa Health: What the Acquisition Means for Providers and Patients

Fullscript vs. Rupa Health: What the Acquisition Means for Providers and Patients

June 11, 2025
Will digital media be decisive in general election – as it was in Donald Trump’s victory? 

How to Align Social Media with Your Overall Marketing Strategy

June 11, 2025
Teaching porn literacy

A sizable percentage of internet porn users, roughly 40% are women

January 17, 2024
REVAZ NATROSHVILI, CEO of Proservice

Proservice Launches Cloud Solutions, Expanding Infrastructure with Innovations

June 14, 2025
ROLAND ERADZE, Founder of Bona Georgia

Bona Georgia Expands with New Showroom and Innovations in Floor Care

June 14, 2025
Foodmg

The Standard of Excellence in Catering: Food Management Group Wins Golden Brand Award

June 14, 2025
RMN02917_sante004_prevs

From France to Georgia: Président Cheese Wins the Golden Brand Award

June 14, 2025
TAMTA KALANDADZE, Brand Manager at BMS

Pasta Reggia Expands Its Footprint in Georgian Market with New Products

June 14, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT

Popular Last 24h

  • Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

    Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

    3602 shares
    Share 1441 Tweet 901
  • LiveSupport Expands Global Presence While Innovating in Georgia’s IT Sector

    22 shares
    Share 9 Tweet 6
  • Herbalife: 45 Years of Global Expertise in Balanced Nutrition, 14 Years Fostering the Healthy Lifestyle Community in Georgia

    21 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • From Shoes to Style: How Geox is Expanding its Footprint in Georgia

    20 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • First Montessori Kindergarten in Georgia Awarded Golden Brand 

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • Discover the Healing Power of Khakhabo Natural Oils

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • Bona Georgia Expands with New Showroom and Innovations in Floor Care

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5

LATEST POSTS

REVAZ NATROSHVILI, CEO of Proservice

Proservice Launches Cloud Solutions, Expanding Infrastructure with Innovations

June 14, 2025
ROLAND ERADZE, Founder of Bona Georgia

Bona Georgia Expands with New Showroom and Innovations in Floor Care

June 14, 2025
Foodmg

The Standard of Excellence in Catering: Food Management Group Wins Golden Brand Award

June 14, 2025
RMN02917_sante004_prevs

From France to Georgia: Président Cheese Wins the Golden Brand Award

June 14, 2025
TAMTA KALANDADZE, Brand Manager at BMS

Pasta Reggia Expands Its Footprint in Georgian Market with New Products

June 14, 2025
EKA MAGHLAPERIDZE, Head of the Marketing Department at Libo Group

Fino: A Fresh Presence in the Georgian Market

June 14, 2025
KEREM YELSAL, Export Marketing Manager of Betek

Local Focus: Betek’s Strategy for Building Long-Term Value in Georgia’s Construction Industry

June 14, 2025
TAMARA GOGOLADZE, Head of Marketing at Libo Group

Italy’s Pasta del Capitano Expands Influence in Georgia with Innovative Oral Health Solutions

June 14, 2025
ALEKSANDRE OKROSHIDZE, Director of Element Construction

Element Construction Plans to Expand Internationally After Successful Entry to Uzbekistan

June 14, 2025
MARIAM DAVITASHVILI, Founder and Director of Party Lab

Event Planning Company Party Lab Expands with Party Accessories Store

June 14, 2025

LATESTBUSINESS

REVAZ NATROSHVILI, CEO of Proservice

Proservice Launches Cloud Solutions, Expanding Infrastructure with Innovations

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

ROLAND ERADZE, Founder of Bona Georgia

Bona Georgia Expands with New Showroom and Innovations in Floor Care

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

Foodmg

The Standard of Excellence in Catering: Food Management Group Wins Golden Brand Award

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

RMN02917_sante004_prevs

From France to Georgia: Président Cheese Wins the Golden Brand Award

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

TAMTA KALANDADZE, Brand Manager at BMS

Pasta Reggia Expands Its Footprint in Georgian Market with New Products

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

EKA MAGHLAPERIDZE, Head of the Marketing Department at Libo Group

Fino: A Fresh Presence in the Georgian Market

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

KEREM YELSAL, Export Marketing Manager of Betek

Local Focus: Betek’s Strategy for Building Long-Term Value in Georgia’s Construction Industry

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

TAMARA GOGOLADZE, Head of Marketing at Libo Group

Italy’s Pasta del Capitano Expands Influence in Georgia with Innovative Oral Health Solutions

by NELI ESIPOVA AND JULIE RAY, GALLUP
June 14, 2025
0

GET IN TOUCH

Submit guest post/Letters to the Editor:

editor (at) finchannel.com

Sales & Marketing: (+995 558) 03 03 03 Email: marketing (at) finchannel.com

Whatsup: (+995 599) 96 52 52

Georgia:

(+995 599) 96 52 52 Email: editor (@) finchannel.com

Postal address: 17 Mtskheta str. Tbilisi, Georgia 0179 The FINANCIAL

RESOURCE

  • Work at the FINANCIAL
  • ePaper
  • Advertise in The FINANCIAL
  • Access ePaper
  • Guest posts
  • Contributed articles
  • AmericanStockNews
  • Coupon Codes
  • GLOSSY MAG
American Culture Center
ACC Partner

GUIDEBOOK

  • Meet our team
  • Invest in Georgia
  • Become contributor
  • Archive

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Youtube
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
    • BANKS
      • GeoBanks
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Markets
    • Pharmacy
    • Press Releases
    • RealEstate
    • RealEstate
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Banks
      • GeoBanks
    • Markets
    • Press Releases
    • Personal Finance
  • World
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Americas
    • UK local news
  • Travel
    • Hotels in Georgia
    • Tours in Georgia
  • Videos
    • Promos
    • Soundslides
    • TheClinics
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheUniversities
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheClinics
    • TheUniversities
    • BestWorkplaces
    • Soundslides
    • Promos
    • Banking Forum
      • Promos
      • Soundslides
      • TheClinics
      • TheHoteliers
      • TheUniversities
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
      • Analysis
      • GORBI
      • OP-ED
      • VISA Editorial
    • Analysis
    • Gorbi
    • Book reviews
  • Tech
  • Interview
  • People
    • lifestyle
    • Health & Beauty
      • Coronavirus
    • LifeStyle
    • Employment
      • MyCareer
    • Education
    • Media
    • Celebrities
  • Oil&Auto
    • Auto
    • Energy
  • EN
    • EN
    • GE

© 2025 Intelligence Group llc

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.