As of January 1, 2023, the number of people with a disability in Russia amounted to 10,933. Of them, the majority belonged to the group II. Over the period observed, the total figure decreased. However, the number of children with a disability followed an upward trend from 2018 to 2022.
Number of people with a disability in Russia from 2018 to 2023, by group
(in 1,000s)
Characteristic
Group I
Group II
Group III
Disabled children
2023
1,282
4,506
4,423
722
2022
1,304
4,745
4,553
729
2021
1,367
4,982
4,578
704
2020
1,422
5,209
4,556
688
2019
1,433
5,356
4,488
670
2018
1,466
5,552
4,442
651
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02,5005,0007,50010,00012,50015,000
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In Russia, group I refers to the most severe degree of disability, group II refers to severe but not permanent disability, and group III corresponds to partial disability.
The data is provided as of January 1 of each year.
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