Sept 25 (Interfax) - Russia's exports could total $109.9 billion in 2002, or $97 billion, according to the less optimistic forecast, the Russian Economic Development Ministry predicts in a report on macroeconomic development in 2002, which was discussed at a government session Tuesday. Russian exports should total $107 billion in 2001, the ministry forecast. Imports are predicted at $55.9 billion for 2002, or $53.1 billion, according to the less optimistic forecast. Direct foreign investment is forecast at $6 billion or $5.5 billion in 2002 and is expected to reach $5 billion in 2001, up $600 million from 2000. The population's real disposable incomes could increase 6% in 2002 and the nominal average monthly wage may reach 3,870 rubles. The ministry's less optimistic forecast predicts a 5% rise in disposable incomes and an average monthly wage of 3,780 rubles. Unemployment is predicted to total 1.7% of the workforce, or 1.8% by the less optimistic forecast. Unemployment is expected to amount to 1.5% of the workforce in 2001. Russia's population is predicted at 143.7 million in 2002 and 144.5 million in 2001. The workforce is forecast tot total 72.4 million in 2002 and 72 million in 2001. The subsistence level will total an average of 1,695 in 2002 and 1,490 in 2001.