Russia had the largest population among countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central Asia, at 143.8 million in 2023. To compare, Poland had over 39 million inhabitants. The least populated country in the region was Montenegro.
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World Bank. (April 10, 2024). Population of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central Asia in 2023, by country (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1337237/cee-and-central-asia-population-by-country/
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Population of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central Asia in 2023, by country (in millions) [Graph], World Bank, April 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1337237/cee-and-central-asia-population-by-country/