Migratory population increase recorded for the first time in a decade in Omsk region
Hopping onto the Scene: Omsk Region Sees Unforeseen Population Surge
For the first time in quite a while, more folks trotted into Omsk Region than those who bolted out. This unexpected twist is outlined in Rosstat's recent report on the social and economic status of Russia, revealing the region's population flux for January-February 2025.
To everyone's surprise, Omsk Region registered a much-anticipated population swell. In the first two months of 2025, a whopping 5,010 individuals settled in the region for good, while only 4,709 decided to pack their bags and leave. That's a cool 301 more folks sticking around!
Let's cast our minds back to the same months in 2024, and you'll see a stark contrast. The region saw an exodus of 668 souls.
Don't forget that, by the end of November 2024, Omsk Region ranked sixth in terms of population decline among Russian regions, with a total loss of 1,855 people over 11 months. Thankfully, the trend was already improving, as this figure was a significant drop from the 4,877 people who left in 2023.
In fact, the last time Omsk Region recorded a population gain was in 2014, with a population boost of +702 souls.
- Topics: Society, Omsk Region stats
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References:
[1] A survey of demographic challenges and prospects in Russia (Radio Free Europe)
[2] Russian birth rates still lagging (Euronews)
- In a surprising turn of events, the Omsk Region witnessed an unforeseen rise in immigration in 2025, according to the latest Rosstat report.
- This influx of 5,010 individuals, as reported in the January-February 2025 statistics, marks a significant reversal from the region's population decline seen in the same period the previous year.
- As the population flux indicates, Omsk Region's migration scenario in 2025 reveals a notable increase in the number of people settling in the region compared to those leaving.
- Compared to the population decreases observed in 2024 and 2023, the current surge in population, reminiscent of the minor increase seen in 2014, promises promising demographic trends for the Omsk Region in the coming years.
