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Belarus· by the numbers

9,056,448
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking9,085,991 (World Bank, 2025) + −46,638/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 904 on Earth

Belarus's population is 9,085,991 (2025) — the 99th-largest in the world and the 19th-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 46,638 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Belarus Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#99 of 217
9,085,991
Area
207,600 km²
44.8 km² land area
GDP#79 of 186
$93.4B
GDP / capita
$10,279
2025
#79 economy overall
Price level#186 of 200
25 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.11%
1 in 904 people on Earth lives in Belarus

Belarus in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population9,085,991 people
#99 / 217
GDP$93.4B
#79 / 186
Average income$9,160 GNI per person
#81 / 182
Life expectancy74.4 years
#114 / 217
Average height178.7 cm (male)
#30 / 200
Median age40.5 years, half older
#42 / 220
Cleanest air11.98 µg/m³ PM2.5
#60 / 200
Safest countries2.4 homicides / 100k
#90 / 196
Most dangerous2.4 homicides / 100k
#105 / 196
Internet users94.3% of population online
#34 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Is Belarus's Population Declining?

Yes. Belarus's population fell by 46,638 people (-0.51%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.2 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Belarus Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
44.8 people / km²
202,983 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
40.5 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
74.4 years
M 69.7 · F 79.2
Average height2019
178.7 cm (male)
female 166.9 cm
Homicide rate2019
2.4 per 100,000
#90 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
12.0 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
79.5 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.2 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−3,020 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
18.3 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 4,233,068Female — 4,852,926
0-4 · Male: 183,0440-4 · Female: 172,9820-45-9 · Male: 259,4225-9 · Female: 245,0835-910-14 · Male: 300,30610-14 · Female: 282,82010-1415-19 · Male: 263,33715-19 · Female: 248,50315-1920-24 · Male: 221,83620-24 · Female: 209,87920-2425-29 · Male: 231,56225-29 · Female: 218,29025-2930-34 · Male: 305,22230-34 · Female: 292,99630-3435-39 · Male: 382,83035-39 · Female: 369,05835-3940-44 · Male: 365,07540-44 · Female: 366,03740-4445-49 · Male: 316,91845-49 · Female: 335,38045-4950-54 · Male: 289,47850-54 · Female: 329,60350-5455-59 · Male: 266,58255-59 · Female: 323,36855-5960-64 · Male: 279,20660-64 · Female: 365,84260-6465-69 · Male: 243,14065-69 · Female: 363,94065-6970-74 · Male: 159,83270-74 · Female: 288,98670-7475-79 · Male: 94,64775-79 · Female: 204,83175-7980+ · Male: 70,63180+ · Female: 235,32880+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Minsk
1,742,124
2
Homyel'
501,193
3
Hrodna
363,718
4
Vitebsk
358,927
5
Mahilyow
352,896
6
Brest
347,138
7
Bobruysk
205,502
8
Baranovichi
170,039
9
Barysaw
133,700
10
Pinsk
123,283
11
Mazyr
104,517
12
Lida
103,262

Where is Belarus Located?

Capital
Minsk
Currency
Belarusian ruble (BYN)
Language(s)
BE, Russian
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Continent
43 countries in Europe →
Land area
202,983 km²
Area (GeoNames)
207,600 km²
Borders
5 countries
Shares a border with
PolandLithuaniaUkraineRussiaLatvia

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Belarus?

Belarus's population is 9,085,991 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #99 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Belarus?

9,085,991 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Belarus's population density?

44.8 people per km², based on a land area of 202,983 km².

What is Belarus ranked in population worldwide?

#99 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Belarus?

74.4 years on average (2024) — 69.7 for men, 79.2 for women.

What is Belarus's GDP?

$93.4B, ranking #79 of 186 economies we track — $10,279 per capita.

Is Belarus's population declining?

Yes. Belarus's population has been shrinking, falling by 46,638 people (-0.51%) between 2024 and 2025.

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