Samara's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,163,296. In 1950, the population of Samara was 658,334. Samara has grown by -5,203 since 2015, which represents a -0.09% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Samara, which typically includes Samara's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,156,427 | 0.04% | 2,252 |
| 2030 | 1,154,175 | 0.01% | 463 |
| 2025 | 1,153,712 | -0.17% | -9,584 |
| 2020 | 1,163,296 | -0.09% | -5,203 |
| 2015 | 1,168,499 | 0.07% | 4,051 |
| 2010 | 1,164,448 | 0.07% | 4,112 |
| 2005 | 1,160,336 | -0.22% | -13,123 |
| 2000 | 1,173,459 | -0.58% | -34,523 |
| 1995 | 1,207,982 | -0.58% | -35,529 |
| 1990 | 1,243,511 | 0.05% | 3,007 |
| 1985 | 1,240,504 | 0.31% | 19,011 |
| 1980 | 1,221,493 | 1.28% | 75,045 |
| 1975 | 1,146,448 | 1.68% | 91,453 |
| 1970 | 1,054,995 | 2.34% | 115,034 |
| 1965 | 939,961 | 2.40% | 105,186 |
| 1960 | 834,775 | 2.40% | 93,463 |
| 1955 | 741,312 | 2.40% | 82,978 |
| 1950 | 658,334 | 0.00% |