Belarus Statistics

Population

8,997,603 people (2025)

Total GDP

$71.6B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$7,880 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.824 (65.)

About Belarus

Belarus is Europe's last dictatorship with Alexander Lukashenko ruling since 1994. The country has excellent IT sector producing popular apps and software. Belarusian forests cover 40% of territory including ancient Belovezhskaya Pushcha.

The nation has two official languages: Belarusian and Russian. Belarus exports potash, machinery, and agricultural products. The country has well-developed heavy industry and manufacturing.

Minsk is known for its Soviet-era architecture and wide boulevards. Belarus has excellent education system with 99% literacy rate. The nation maintains close ties with Russia in economic and political matters.

Traditional Belarusian culture includes folk music, embroidery, and rural festivals. The country has continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Belarus has rich wildlife including European bison.

The population is 9.4 million with ethnic Belarusians forming 84% majority. Belarus offers pristine nature, historic castles, and unique cultural heritage despite political challenges.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$73.7B
$70.6B
$67.5B
$64.4B
$61.3B
$64.4B
$61.3B
$68.2B
$73.7B
$71.8B
$71.2B
$71.6B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
8.2%
0-14
7.7%
5.3%
15-24
5.0%
14.1%
25-44
13.7%
12.7%
45-64
14.9%
6.3%
65+
12.0%
Male
Female
%46.6 (4.191.886)
%53.4 (4.805.716)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 4.350.962 -1.15% 21.4
2090 4.857.564 -1.05% 23.9
2080 5.407.683 -1.1% 26.7
2070 6.044.485 -1.11% 29.8
2060 6.753.786 -1.07% 33.3
2050 7.453.546 -0.85% 36.7
2040 8.064.466 -0.75% 39.7
2030 8.687.632 -0.72% 42.8
2025 NOW 8.997.603 -0.65% 44.3
2020 9.350.944 -0.9% 46.1
2015 9.487.293 +0.15% 46.8
2010 9.490.752 -0.17% 46.8
2005 9.667.838 -0.69% 47.6
2000 9.991.313 -0.48% 49.2
1995 10.197.463 -0.32% 50.3
1990 10.186.261 +0.27% 50.2
1985 9.944.186 +0.63% 49
1980 9.603.171 +0.69% 47.3
1975 9.324.281 +0.63% 46
1970 9.014.897 +0.67% 44.4
1965 8.679.929 +0.9% 42.8
1960 8.207.998 +1.57% 40.5
1955 7.560.676 +1.5% 37.3
1950 7.127.595 - 35.1

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Minsk
2.020.600
2 Gomel
507.795
3 Grodno
368.710
4 Vitebsk
362.949
5 Mogilev
357.100

Geographic Regions

Brest Region
1.338.843
Gomel Region
1.375.286
Grodno Region
1.016.749
Minsk Region
1.473.346
Mogilev Region
1.014.843
Vitebsk Region
1.120.364

Cities

Minsk
2.020.600
Gomel
507.795
Mogilev
357.100
Vitebsk
362.949
Grodno
368.710
Brest
350.616
Bobruisk
217.505
Baranovichi
179.000
Borisov
142.745
Pinsk
137.960
Orsha
115.052
Mozyr
112.003
Novopolotsk
101.623
Soligorsk
106.999
Lida
102.998
Molodechno
94.686
Polotsk
84.600
Zhlobin
76.220
Svetlogorsk
67.251
Rechitsa
65.320
Slonim
64.200
Kobrin
53.000
Slonim
49.102
Zhodino
64.745
Volkovysk
44.000
Smorgon
37.600
Slutsk
61.300
Rogachev
34.700
Novogrudok
29.200
Mstislavl
10.300
Gorki
34.700
Dzerzhinsk
28.700
Bereza
29.400
Ivatsevichi
23.500
Kalinkovichi
40.300
Osipovichi
31.400
Postavy
20.100
Dobrush
18.200
Verkhnedvinsk
7.200
Lepel
16.800
Braslav
9.400
Gantsevichi
14.300
Krichev
26.500
Luninets
24.800
Ivanovo
16.400
Pruzhany
19.200
Novolukoml
12.900
Mikashevichi
12.700
Kostyukovichi
15.900
Stolbtsy
17.200
Shklov
16.300
Klimovichi
16.100
Bykhov
16.700
Slutsk
61.300
Vileyka
26.800
Baran
11.400
Lyakhovichi
11.000
Chausy
10.900
Stolin
12.700
Myadel
6.700
Kletsk
11.100
David-Gorodok
6.400
Disna
1.400
Turov
2.700
Vysokaye
5.200
Ivanovo
16.400
Malorita
11.700
Drogichin
14.900
Beloozersk
12.600
Bereza
29.400
Ivatsevichi
23.500
Mikashevichi
12.700
Bragin
3.900
Chechersk
7.900
Vetka
8.100
Zhitkovichi
15.800
Yelsk
9.400
Narovlya
8.100
Petrikov
10.100
Korma
7.200
Lelchitsy
8.900
Oktyabrsky
6.700
Khoyniki
12.400
Cherikov
7.900
Slavgorod
7.600
Klichev
7.500
Glusk
6.800
Krasnopolye
5.900
Kirovsk
8.400
Chashniki
8.900
Beshenkovichi
6.700
Senno
6.800
Dubrovno
7.400
Tolochin
10.100
Rossony
4.900
Liozno
6.700
Ushachi
5.800
Sharkovshchina
6.300
Dokshitsy
6.500
Miory
8.100
Oshmyany
17.100
Ostrovets
12.500
Svisloch
6.400
Zelva
6.700
Dyatlovo
7.800
Mosty
15.800
Shchuchin
15.400
Korelichi
6.700
Voronovo
6.100
Ivye
7.900
Berezino
11.900
Kopyl
9.600
Krupki
8.700
Maryina Gorka
13.800
Starye Dorogi
10.900

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Data Sources

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