Russia Approves 2028 Micro-Census Plan With Minimum 5% Sample

Overview

• The decision is set out in a government plan of actions under the family and demographic policy strategy through 2036.
• The micro-census is defined as a federal statistical survey of persons covered by the All-Russian census using a sample of at least 5%.
• Rosstat is tasked alongside the Ministries of Economic Development, Labor, and Digital Development plus the Social Fund of Russia.
• Authorities expect to obtain and publish updated consolidated data on the country’s social and demographic characteristics.
• TASS and RIA Novosti reported the plan’s approval, while funding details, field methodology, and the specific 2028 schedule were not disclosed.