What is the Population of Belarus?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Belarus has a population of approximately 9,109,280 people, making it the 99th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.11% of the world's population. With a land area of 207,600 km², the population density is roughly 44 people per km².
| Population | 9,109,280 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 99th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.11% |
| Area | 207,600 km² |
| Population density | 44 / km² |
| Demonym | Belarusian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 99th |
| Cuba | 9,748,007 | 96th |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 97th |
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 98th |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 102nd |
Belarus compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 64,559 |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 65,300 |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 312,679 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 603,550 |
Belarus in context
- Belarus covers 207,600 km², making it the 84th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine.
- Belarus is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,109,280 people, Belarus holds about 4.8% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Belarus is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Belarus — FAQ
What is the population of Belarus?
The population of Belarus is approximately 9,109,280 (9.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Belarus in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Belarus at approximately 9,109,280 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Belarus is the 99th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Belarus?
Approximately 9,109,280 people live in Belarus, making it the 99th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Belarus rank by population?
Belarus is the 99th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.11%.
What is the population density of Belarus?
Belarus has a population density of roughly 44 people per km², based on a land area of 207,600 km².
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