🇧🇾 Belarus
Belarus (Europe) has a population of 9,085,991 (2025), ranking 98 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Belarus: $10,279 /inh. (2025), ranking 103 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 6.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Belarus, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Extreme poverty (1/169), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212).
Weaknesses – Belarus, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Core civil society index (173/173), Judicial constraints on the executive index (171/173), Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (183/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Belarus has $10,279 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Belarus has 3.4 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Belarus has 6.6 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Belarus has 1.3 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $315.4B | 2025 | 66 of 201 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $34,716 /inh. | 2025 | 74 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,812 /inh. | 2021 | 79 of 184 |
| GDP | $93.4B | 2025 | 81 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $9,160 /inh. | 2025 | 99 of 205 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.9 % | 2021 | 101 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $10,279 /inh. | 2025 | 103 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.8 % | 2025 | 124 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.3 % | 2025 | 164 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 10.9 % | 2025 | 55 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 0 % | 2025 | 124 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 3.07 LCU/$ | 2025 | 132 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 30.7 % | 2021 | 134 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 6.6 % | 2025 | 155 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 10.9 % | 2025 | 182 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 31.1 % | 2025 | 16 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.4 % | 2025 | 55 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.2 % | 2025 | 61 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.6 % | 2025 | 68 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.7 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 59.5 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 9.5 % | 2025 | 110 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 6.8 % | 2025 | 174 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 55.1 % | 2025 | 47 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 112.1 % | 2025 | 51 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $41.4B | 2025 | 63 of 205 |
| Imports of goods and services | 57 % | 2025 | 63 of 192 |
| Services exports | $11.9B | 2025 | 69 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 6 % | 2021 | 92 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -1.2 % | 2025 | 100 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 3,598,000 arr. | 2020 | 48 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.6B | 2025 | 79 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.5 % | 2025 | 93 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $542M | 2020 | 107 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.8 % | 2025 | 114 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.2 % | 2023 | 129 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 1.3 % | 2024 | 25 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 33.2 % | 2019 | 31 of 109 |
| Military spending | 2.4 % | 2025 | 51 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2024 | 65 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 28.5 % | 2023 | 66 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 18.9 % | 2025 | 68 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 13 % | 2024 | 106 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 3 % | 2024 | 154 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 46.1 % | 2024 | 69 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $14.5B | 2025 | 74 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 5.9 % | 2025 | 91 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 29.2 % | 2021 | 120 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3 months | 2025 | 122 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20.5 % | 2025 | 17 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 31.6 % | 2025 | 47 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 27.1 % | 2025 | 55 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 25.4 % | 2025 | 67 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6.9 % | 2025 | 96 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 55.6 % | 2025 | 124 of 189 |
| Services | 50 % | 2025 | 145 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2019 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 53.4 % | 2025 | 9 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.9 % | 2017 | 25 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 18.3 % | 2025 | 46 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 40.5 yrs | 2023 | 49 of 226 |
| Urban population | 79.5 % | 2025 | 58 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.8 % | 2025 | 77 of 213 |
| Population | 9,085,991 inhab. | 2025 | 98 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 51.9 per 100 | 2025 | 137 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15.9 % | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 87.2 per 100 women | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 46.6 % | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant mortality | 1.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 3 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 4 of 194 |
| Death rate | 13.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 11 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 7.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 45 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 64.6 yrs | 2023 | 82 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.2 yrs | 2024 | 97 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.4 yrs | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 116 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.7 yrs | 2024 | 127 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 18.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 163 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 34.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 165 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.22 children/woman | 2024 | 193 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.51 % | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 198 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 9.8 per 1,000 | 2023 | 5 of 190 |
| Physicians | 4.72 per 1,000 | 2023 | 12 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 98 % | 2024 | 20 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 10.82 per 1,000 | 2023 | 21 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.7 % | 2024 | 27 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.9 % | 2024 | 54 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 17 per 100,000 | 2024 | 74 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 7.1 % | 2023 | 81 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 28.5 % | 2023 | 102 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of women | 166.3 cm | 2014 | 9 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 11.3 L/person | 2024 | 21 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 178.4 cm | 2014 | 22 of 198 |
| Average weight of men | 69 kg | 2008 | 32 of 48 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.1 % | 2024 | 33 of 207 |
| Average weight of women | 56 kg | 2008 | 42 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 77 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 21.7 % | 2024 | 77 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 80 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 20.6 % | 2024 | 82 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.8 % | 2024 | 89 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 13.9 % | 2024 | 117 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 29.2 % | 2024 | 134 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 44.5 % | 2024 | 142 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 32 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 13.8 % | 2020 | 50 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 85.1 % | 2020 | 60 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.61 | 2003 | 62 of 204 |
| Frequent prayer | 27.4 % | 2014 | 64 of 80 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 11.6 % | 2024 | 72 of 212 |
| Importance of religion in life | 53.9 % | 2022 | 79 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.47 | 2003 | 81 of 203 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 19.9 % | 2022 | 82 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.7 % | 2020 | 108 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.32 | 2003 | 118 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.3 % | 2020 | 143 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2020 | 1 of 169 |
| Gini index | 24.4 | 2020 | 3 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 10.3 % | 2020 | 3 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 20.7 % | 2020 | 165 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 53.5 ° | 2026 | 15 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 3,599 km | 2026 | 56 of 230 |
| Land area | 202,976 km² | 2024 | 83 of 212 |
| Total area | 207,629 km² | 2024 | 84 of 212 |
| Population density | 45 inh./km² | 2024 | 156 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 90 m | 2026 | 26 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,684 m³/inh. | 2022 | 73 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 618 mm | 2022 | 129 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 160 m | 2026 | 140 of 166 |
| Highest point | 346 m | 2026 | 195 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 27.2 % | 2024 | 35 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 44.1 % | 2024 | 69 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 39.1 % | 2024 | 96 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 9.2 % | 2025 | 155 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.23 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.19 | 2025 | 130 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.16 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.05 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.04 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.11 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.01 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | No multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 9 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | No multiparty elections | 2025 | 19 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.75 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.46 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.07 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.22 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.21 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.16 | 2025 | 159 of 174 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.06 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.04 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.03 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.89 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.41 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 33 pts | 2024 | 114 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.17 | 2025 | 131 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.57 | 2025 | 140 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.12 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.8 | 2025 | 167 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.01 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.23 | 2025 | 183 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.26 | 2025 | 186 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.74 | 2025 | 192 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 33.9 % | 2025 | 51 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,917 | 2025 | 175 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 4.2 % | 2025 | 179 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 70.4 /100 | 2025 | 90 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 148 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1.3 pts | 2025 | 99 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 90 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 1 of 192 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2020 | 25 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 8.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 54 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 17.5 % | 2019 | 78 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 45.9 % | 2019 | 91 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 63 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 58 yrs | 2026 | 67 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $766 | 2024 | 69 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $193 | 2024 | 103 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 36 % | 2019 | 130 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 9.9 /10 | 2024 | 183 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 4.7 % | 2019 | 27 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Belarus?
Belarus has about 9,085,991 inhabitants (2025), ranking 98 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Belarus?
GDP per capita is $10,279 /inh. (2025): Belarus ranks 103 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Belarus?
Annual inflation is 6.6 % (2025); Belarus ranks 155 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Belarus?
The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (2025); Belarus ranks 55 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Belarus stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Belarus has $10,279 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Belarus come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.