In 2024, the total population of Belarus was estimated at approximately 9.13 million people. Between 1992 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 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 about 270 thousand 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.

In 2020, the median age of the Belarusian population was almost 40 years. In 2100, the figure was forecast at nearly 53.5 years. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

Abstract

IPUMS-International is an effort to inventory, preserve, harmonize, and disseminate census microdata from around the world. The project has collected the world's largest archive of publicly available census samples. The data are coded and documented consistently across countries and over time to facillitate comparative research. IPUMS-International makes these data available to qualified researchers free of charge through a web dissemination system.

The IPUMS project is a collaboration of the Minnesota Population Center, National Statistical Offices, and international data archives. Major funding is provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Additional support is provided by the University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President for Research, the Minnesota Population Center, and Sun Microsystems.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Universe

All inhabitants permanently residing in each housing unit, including persons who were temporarily absent at the census moment. Temporarily present citizens of the Republic of Belarus who reside in other places are to be only listed in the check census list. Children born after and persons who died before the census moment are not to be included in the census documents.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: Population census

SAMPLE DESIGN: Every 10th household after a random start

SAMPLE UNIT: Household

SAMPLE FRACTION: 10%

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 990,706

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

There are three documents. Form 2P contains directions for completing the list of those usually (permanently) living in the dwelling and their housing conditions. Form 3N III. Directions for recording answers to questions of the enumeration questionnaire. Form 4E directions for recording answers to questions of the enumeration questionnaire for those temporarily present on the territory of the Republic of Belarus.

The annual population growth in Belarus increased by 0.3 percentage points in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. In total, the population growth amounted to -0.54 percent in 2023. Population growth deals with the annual change in total population, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Moldova.

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 July 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 July 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.

This statistic shows the age structure in Belarus from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 16.68 percent of Belarus's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

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.

BY: Women Who were First Married by Age 15: % of Women Aged 20-24 data was reported at 0.000 % in 2012. BY: Women Who were First Married by Age 15: % of Women Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. BY: Women Who were First Married by Age 15: % of Women Aged 20-24 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. Women who were first married by age 15 refers to the percentage of women ages 20-24 who were first married by age 15.; ; Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS); ;

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 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, 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 July of 2025.

Belarus population density for 2022 was 45.46, a 0.82% decline from 2021.

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<li>Belarus population density for 2021 was <strong>45.84</strong>, a <strong>0.81% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Belarus population density for 2020 was <strong>46.21</strong>, a <strong>0.43% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Belarus population density for 2019 was <strong>46.41</strong>, a <strong>0.19% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

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 July of 2025.

Population, male in Belarus was reported at 4277430 Persons in 2023, 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 June of 2025.