The administrative center of the Altai Territory, the city of Barnaul, is on the 21st line of the rating of Russian cities. The main evaluation criterion is precisely the number of local residents. So, according to the latest census held in 2016, the population of Barnaul is 635,585 people.
Main characteristics
In Barnaul today lives a lock of 30% of the Altai Territory. As in most other cities of the country, the population of Barnaul for the most part consists of the fair sex (55% of women and 45% of men). But recently, the opposite trend has been observed. If we evaluate the age and sex structure, there is a predominance of the male population over the female population under the age of 9 years. Indeed, according to the registry office in Barnaul, the last few years are born just boys. If the trend continues, in the near future it will be possible to achieve a balance between women and men.
National composition
The population of Barnaul is 90% Russian. Many are sincerely surprised that 4.8% are Germans, 2.9% are Ukrainians, 2.3% are other nationalities.
Touching upon the topic of religion, I would like to note that the population of Barnaul is predominantly Orthodox Christians. Based on the national composition, it can be assumed that there are Catholics, as well as professing Islam. The city respects the religion of everyone, conflicts on the basis of national hostility and religious beliefs practically do not occur.
Employment
The population of Barnaul can be quite calmly called able-bodied, active, because about 70% of citizens are of working age. The unemployment rate is at around 0.7%, which is an excellent indicator for modern times. Local authorities are taking active measures in order to provide local residents with jobs, and city enterprises with qualified personnel. Of course, such an indicator as population employment is of great importance. Barnaul is an industrial city. Woodworking enterprises are concentrated here , the production of pulp and paper products, rubber products, vehicles, industrial equipment is open. In recent years, growth has been recorded in the textile, clothing and chemical industries. There is nothing strange and surprising that about 13% of the population is engaged in industry. Many are engaged in business, work in the service sector.
Barnaul is a large and developed city in the Altai Territory, an industrial center of the region with qualified personnel.