Urban population growth in Belarus

Belarus: Urban population growth was -0.1% in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.1%
Change on year
down 24.0%
World rank
188th
of 217 countries
All-time high
4.6%
in 1961
All-time low
-0.4%
in 2021
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Urban population growth in Belarus, 1961–2025

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Source: World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN). Measured in annual %.

Analysis

In 2025, urban population growth in Belarus stood at -0.1%.

The figure is down 24.0% on the previous year and down 116.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urban population growth in Belarus peaked at 4.6% in 1961 and was at its lowest, -0.4%, in 2021.

That places Belarus 188th out of 217 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.0% 3.8% 4.6% 9
1970s 3.3% 2.5% 3.8% 10
1980s 2.3% 1.7% 2.7% 10
1990s 0.4% 0.0% 1.1% 10
2000s 0.1% -0.3% 0.6% 10
2010s 0.3% 0.0% 0.6% 10
2020s -0.2% -0.4% 0.0% 6

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See the full ranking of 264 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is urban population growth in Belarus?
Urban population growth in Belarus was -0.1% in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN).
What is the highest urban population growth recorded in Belarus?
The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 1961.
What is the lowest urban population growth recorded in Belarus?
The lowest recorded value was -0.4% in 2021.
How does Belarus rank for urban population growth?
Belarus ranks 188th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is urban population growth rising or falling in Belarus?
Over the last ten years it is down 116.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus data come from?
The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), published as part of Urban population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Urban population growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,129 data points, 1961–2025
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Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.