Belarus Population
Europe & Central Asia · 99th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
9,008,501
The population of Belarus is about 9,008,501 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 9.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.11% of the world's people.
Belarus is ranked 99th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.65% a year. It peaked around 1993 at 10.2 million and is projected to fall to 7.5 million by 2050. Since 1960 (8.2 million) it has grown by 10%. Population density is 44 people per square kilometre. 79% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
9.0 million
Yearly change
−0.65%
World rank
99th
Share of world
0.11%
Density
44/km²
Land area
202,976 km²
Life expectancy
74.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.22
GDP per capita
$10,279
GDP
$93.4B
Population of Belarus, 1960–2050
Belarus population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,198,000 | — | 40 |
| 1970 | 9,040,000 | +0.89% | 45 |
| 1980 | 9,643,000 | +0.62% | 48 |
| 1990 | 10,189,348 | +0.19% | 50 |
| 2000 | 9,979,610 | −0.47% | 49 |
| 2010 | 9,483,836 | −0.22% | 47 |
| 2020 | 9,379,952 | −0.42% | 46 |
| 2024 | 9,132,629 | −0.50% | 45 |
| 2026proj. | 9,026,973 | −0.65% | 44 |
| 2030proj. | 8,780,334 | −0.72% | 43 |
| 2040proj. | 8,130,161 | −0.79% | 40 |
| 2050proj. | 7,511,115 | −0.81% | 37 |
Belarus vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 19.7 times as many people as Belarus. Bangladesh is 30.7 times more densely populated.
Belarus population: questions and answers
What is the population of Belarus in 2026?
About 9,026,973 (9.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Belarus's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.65% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Belarus?
About 44 people per km², with a land area of 202,976 km².
What will the population of Belarus be in 2050?
About 7.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Belarus?
Minsk.
What is the life expectancy in Belarus?
74.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.