Net migration in Belarus
Belarus: Net migration was -3,020 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-3,020
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
43rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
29,477
in 1992
All-time low
-33,954
in 2019
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Belarus, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Belarus stood at -3,020.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 116.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Belarus peaked at 29,477 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -33,954, in 2019.
That places Belarus 43rd out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -19,992 | -32,996 | -7,511 | 10 |
| 1970s | -6,227 | -11,143 | 395 | 10 |
| 1980s | 443.4 | -12,462 | 16,616 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,486 | -26,497 | 29,477 | 10 |
| 2000s | -5,047 | -15,451 | 13,610 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,678 | -33,954 | 18,088 | 10 |
| 2020s | -14,180 | -33,954 | -3,020 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More population data for Belarus
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 144,679 (2100)
- Population density 21.44 (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1945 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4518 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,410 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.4518 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.22 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 43,397 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Belarus?
- Net migration in Belarus was -3,020 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 29,477 in 1992.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was -33,954 in 2019.
- How does Belarus rank for net migration?
- Belarus ranks 43rd out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 116.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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