In 2024, the total population of Belarus was estimated at 9.13 million people. Between 1992 and 2024, the figure dropped by 1.09 million people, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the total population will steadily decline by 270,000 people from 2024 to 2030.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Belarus was estimated at 9.1 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Belarus Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belarus BY: Population: Growth data was reported at -0.541 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.804 % for 2022. Belarus BY: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.190 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.026 % in 1964 and a record low of -0.828 % in 2021. Belarus BY: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Weighted average;

Belarus BY: Population Projection: Mid Year data was reported at 6,181,724.000 Person in 2100. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,215,488.000 Person for 2099. Belarus BY: Population Projection: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 8,784,282.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2100, with 151 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,250,139.000 Person in 1993 and a record low of 6,181,724.000 Person in 2100. Belarus BY: Population Projection: Mid Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Belarus (SPPOPGROWBLR) from 1961 to 2024 about Belarus, population, and rate.

Historical dataset showing total population for Belarus by year from 1950 to 2025.

In 2023, the annual population growth in Belarus amounted to -0.54 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 1.43 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Belarus BY: Rural Population Growth data was reported at -2.621 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of -2.897 % for 2022. Belarus BY: Rural Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging -1.958 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -0.760 % in 1962 and a record low of -2.931 % in 2021. Belarus BY: Rural Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.;World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Weighted average;

Belarus BY: Population: Female data was reported at 4,900,868.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,928,161.000 Person for 2022. Belarus BY: Population: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 5,079,837.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,429,670.000 Person in 1994 and a record low of 4,529,311.000 Person in 1960. Belarus BY: Population: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

Population, male in Belarus was reported at 4256316 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Belarus: Population growth, percent: The latest value from 2023 is -0.54 percent, an increase from -0.8 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1.15 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Belarus from 1961 to 2023 is 0.18 percent. The minimum value, -0.83 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 1.03 percent was recorded in 1964.

Analysis unit

Persons, households, and dwellings

UNITS IDENTIFIED: - Dwellings: yes - Vacant Units: no - Households: yes - Individuals: yes - Group quarters: yes

UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: - Dwellings: The dwelling is a separate and independent place of residence. Regular dwellings (accommodations) are defined as housing units typical of the Republic (detached houses, flats, hostels) intended for private households to live in. - Households: The household is defined as a group of persons sharing the same dwelling who provide themselves with all essentials for living and jointly keep the house, fully or partially pooling their individual budgets for common expenditures; or a person living independently and providing him(her)self with all essentials for living. If there is difficulty defining a household, respondents should be asked: "Do you eat together?". - Group quarters: --

Universe

In accordance with the Population Census Act of the Republic of Belarus, the respondents are citizens of the Republic of Belarus, foreign citizens, and stateless persons permanently or temporarily residing or temporarily staying in the Republic of Belarus, as well as citizens of the Republic of Belarus, foreign citizens, and stateless persons permanently residing in the Republic of Belarus, but at the time of enumeration temporarily staying in foreign countries.

Kind of data

Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: Ministry of Statistics and Analysis of the Republic of Belarus

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 940594.

SAMPLE DESIGN: Systematic sample of one in 10 households drawn by the Ministry of Statistics and Analysis.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

There are four documents: Form 1-presmise "Description of habitation, list of persons permanently residing in the household". Form 2H "Questionnaire". Form 3BH "Questionnaire for temporary residents (those temporarily staying) in the Republic of Belarus". Form 1-Institution "List of persons residing (staying) in specialized institutions, organizations, and those homeless".

Population, female (% of total population) in Belarus was reported at 53.4 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population, female in Belarus was reported at 4877396 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population ages 80 and above, male (% of male population) in Belarus was reported at 1.717 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population ages 80 and above, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Belarus was reported at 14.81 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population growth (annual %) in Belarus was reported at --0.48696 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Belarus was reported at 66.04 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belarus - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Belarus including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Belarus: Demographic pressures, 0 (low) - 10 (high): The latest value from 2024 is 4.5 index points, a decline from 4.8 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 5.80 index points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Belarus from 2007 to 2024 is 5.74 index points. The minimum value, 4.5 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 8 index points was recorded in 2007.