Belarus
Country statistics · 1990–present
Belarus at a Glance
Belarus is home to 9.1 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $13,533, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 74.4 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 9.1 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.0 and a death rate of 13.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -6.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -55,755 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Belarus is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $121 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $13,533 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 0.9% in 2029, representing marginal growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 2.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 74.4 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $558 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.9% (2019), reflecting near-universal literacy. 94.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 93.1% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.