Belarus: Population growth (annual %)
In , Belarus's Population growth (annual %) was -0.50.
That's up 7.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Belarus ranks #202 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #51 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.13
- Trough
- -0.83
- 1-year change
- +7.8%
- 5-year change
- -147.2%
- 10-year change
- -988.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.4988 | |
| -0.5408 | |
| -0.8042 | |
| -0.8282 | |
| -0.4235 | |
| -0.2018 | |
| -0.2138 | |
| -0.1098 | |
| 0.0877 | |
| 0.1329 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Belarus's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Belarus's Population growth (annual %) was -0.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Belarus's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Belarus's Population growth (annual %) rose 7.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Belarus rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Belarus ranked #202 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Belarus's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Belarus is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #51 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.