# Russia’s birth rate stands at 1.352, deputy PM says

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- TASS, 2026-08-14 15:37 UTC
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- Original: https://tass.com/society/2173403

> Russia’s average total fertility rate is 1.352, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said. She said the figure should reach 2.3, while 2.1 is needed to keep the population stable, adding that some regions, including Chelyabinsk Region, exceed the national average.