Belaruss' population is projected to be 4,502,445 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8,937,018 | -0.69% | 102 |
| 2025 | 8,997,603 | -0.77% | 100 |
| 2020 | 9,350,944 | -0.9% | 97 |
| 2019 | 9,435,419 | -0.47% | 96 |
| 2018 | 9,480,031 | -0.17% | 94 |
| 2017 | 9,495,790 | -0.03% | 94 |
| 2015 | 9,487,293 | -0.01% | 93 |
| 2010 | 9,490,752 | -0.37% | 89 |
| 2005 | 9,667,838 | -0.66% | 82 |
| 2000 | 9,991,313 | -0.41% | 78 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8,937,018 | -0.69% | 102 |
| 2032 | 8,561,292 | -0.72% | 102 |
| 2037 | 8,248,680 | -0.74% | 107 |
| 2042 | 7,943,010 | -0.75% | 112 |
| 2047 | 7,642,602 | -0.77% | 113 |
| 2052 | 7,322,182 | -0.85% | 114 |
| 2057 | 6,971,346 | -0.98% | 115 |
| 2062 | 6,608,835 | -1.06% | 117 |
| 2067 | 6,251,087 | -1.11% | 118 |
| 2072 | 5,910,450 | -1.11% | 120 |
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Minsk has a metropolitan area population of 1,991,934, comprising 22.29%% of Belarus' total population.
As of 2026, Belarus has a total population of 8,937,018, ranking as the 102nd most populous nation in the world.
Belarus has a net population change of approximately -168 people per day, driven by 168 births, 326 deaths, and net emigration of 10 people.
Belarus represents 0.11% of the total global population and 1.2% of Europe's population.
Belarus has a population density of 44.0 people per km² (approximately 114.1 per mi²), making it the 170th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 77% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Belarus is Belarusian (83.7%) , followed by Russian (8.3%) .
As of 2026, Orthodox is the largest religion in Belarus, comprising 48.3% of the population.
