Belarus Population Clock

Belarus population

8,885,677

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.65%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Belarus

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Belarus is 8,885,676, growing at an annual rate of -0.65%. That works out to a net change of approximately -161 people per day or -6 per hour.

The population change in Belarus is driven by three components: approximately 62,332 births per year and 119,093 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.65% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.23 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Belarus would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Belarus?

The current population of Belarus is approximately 8,885,676, growing at -0.65% per year.

How fast is the population of Belarus changing?

By approximately -161 people per day, or -6 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Belarus?

No. With approximately 62,332 births and 119,093 deaths per year, Belarus has a natural population decrease of about 56,761 people annually.

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