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This study aims to analyze life expectancy patterns in major Russian cities, identifying factors contributing to their differences.

March 21, 2026Population and EconomicsOpen Access

Life Expectancy in Russian Cities: Why are Some Cities Catching Up While Others are Lagging Behind?

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Examines life expectancy trends in Russian cities, revealing socio-economic impacts on differing outcomes.

This study aims to analyze life expectancy patterns in major Russian cities, identifying factors contributing to their differences.
Analyzed life expectancy data from 2012 to 2022 in Russian cities with populations over 100,000.
Applied delta convergence method to classify cities based on life expectancy changes.
Investigated socio-economic profiles of leading, catching-up, and lagging cities.
Major cities showed convergence in mortality levels, but significant differences remained between regions.
Convergence primarily occurred in cities with populations between 100,000 and 500,000, not administrative centers.
Cities with slower life expectancy growth had higher mortality rates in the 35–64 age group.

Vetrova et al. (2026) studied this question.

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