Belarus

Republic of Belarus

"A landlocked Eastern European country with vast forests, Soviet-era architecture, and rich folklore."

Eastern Europe
UN Member
CIS
CSTO

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Minsk

5.39°, 27.57°

Official Languages

Belarusian, Russian

Population

9.18M

Total Area

207.6K km²

Population Density

44.21 people per km²

Currency

Belarusian ruble

Br

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#97
9,178,298

Total Population-0.5%

2023
#91
74.2 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#77
80.7%

Urban Population

2023
#179
1.21

Fertility Rate

2023
#39
91.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#83
$71.9B

GDP+3.9%

2023
#89
$7.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#135
5.8%

Inflation

2024
#52
3.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#3
24.4

Gini Index

2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Belarus

What is the capital of Belarus?

Belarus's capital city is Minsk.

What is the population of Belarus?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Belarus is approximately 9.18M people. This makes it the 97th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Belarus?

Belarus spans a total area of approximately 207,600 square kilometers (80,154.78 square miles).

Which continent is Belarus in?

Belarus is located in Europe, specifically within the Eastern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Belarus?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Belarus is approximately $71.86B USD. This ranks Belarus as the 83rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.