Number of children under 5, by world region in Belarus
Belarus: Number of children under 5, by world region was 144,679 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in Belarus, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of children under 5, by world region in Belarus stood at 144,679 people. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Belarus peaked at 373,858 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 144,679 people, in 2100.
That places Belarus 135th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 331,465 people | 302,991 people | 373,858 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 297,892 people | 293,116 people | 307,660 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 321,913 people | 311,585 people | 327,880 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 269,607 people | 227,205 people | 312,393 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 207,821 people | 203,215 people | 220,454 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 210,524 people | 206,777 people | 212,624 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 189,011 people | 168,736 people | 206,874 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 152,075 people | 144,961 people | 164,450 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 144,679 people | 144,679 people | 144,679 people | 1 |
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More population data for Belarus
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.2% (2100)
- Population density 21.44 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.22 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 43,397 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.22 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.22 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.6% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.21 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.21 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Belarus?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Belarus was 144,679 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 373,858 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 144,679 people in 2100.
- How does Belarus rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Belarus ranks 135th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.