MigrantoImmigrants in Belarus
1.1M foreigners live in Belarus — 12% of the country's population
Immigrants in Belarus by country
The 3 largest groups make up 90% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 664610 |
| Ukraine | 219832 |
| Kazakhstan | 68126 |
| Lithuania | 16930 |
| Uzbekistan | 14400 |
| Azerbaijan | 13138 |
| Latvia | 10211 |
| Georgia | 8283 |
| Moldova | 7408 |
| Armenia | 5577 |
| Tajikistan | 5530 |
| Turkmenistan | 5319 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 5096 |
| Estonia | 3157 |
| Finland | 2055 |
| Poland | 465 |
| United Kingdom | 448 |
| Israel | 376 |
| Vietnam | 355 |
| Hungary | 331 |
| Sweden | 329 |
| Afghanistan | 274 |
| Denmark | 193 |
| Mongolia | 162 |
| Canada | 150 |
| Greece | 104 |
| Argentina | 98 |
| Czech Republic | 92 |
| Brazil | 90 |
| USA | 83 |
| Syria | 79 |
| Germany | 63 |
| Lebanon | 62 |
| Bulgaria | 58 |
| Norway | 58 |
| North Korea | 57 |
| Austria | 56 |
| Algeria | 50 |
| Iran | 46 |
| India | 45 |
| Pakistan | 44 |
| Cuba | 42 |
| Belgium | 34 |
| Serbia | 33 |
| Spain | 33 |
| Yemen | 31 |
| Jordan | 28 |
| South Korea | 27 |
| Switzerland | 27 |
| Uruguay | 26 |
| Australia | 26 |
| Slovakia | 25 |
| Ethiopia | 23 |
| Turkey | 23 |
| Ireland | 22 |
| Italy | 22 |
| UAE | 21 |
| Romania | 21 |
By region of origin
88% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Belarus in numbers
Russians are the largest group by a wide margin
63% of all immigrants were born in Russia, while the next group accounts for just 21%.
1 in 9 residents of Belarus was born abroad
1.1M of 9.1M residents were born abroad — 11.5% of the population.
Immigrant population in Belarus over time
Foreigners living in Belarus, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1248782 |
| 1995 | 1186020 |
| 2000 | 1123275 |
| 2005 | 1106673 |
| 2010 | 1090088 |
| 2015 | 1082594 |
| 2020 | 1066786 |
| 2024 | 1054304 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Belarus, by year
| Year | Russians | Ukrainians | Kazakhs | Lithuanians | Uzbeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 791522 | 261845 | 81148 | 18380 | 17154 |
| 1995 | 749767 | 248032 | 76868 | 18210 | 16225 |
| 2000 | 708011 | 234219 | 72587 | 18039 | 15344 |
| 2005 | 698192 | 230971 | 71580 | 17326 | 15108 |
| 2010 | 688372 | 227722 | 70573 | 16612 | 14919 |
| 2015 | 682362 | 225734 | 69957 | 17385 | 14788 |
| 2020 | 672481 | 222436 | 68934 | 17130 | 14570 |
| 2024 | 664610 | 219832 | 68126 | 16930 | 14400 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Belarus
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Belarus
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Belarus?
Around 1.1M immigrants live in Belarus — the world's #58 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Belarus are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 12% of the population of Belarus — that's 1.1M out of a total population of 9.1M.
Where do most immigrants in Belarus come from?
Most immigrants in Belarus come from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan — these three countries account for about 90% of all immigrants.
How many Russians live in Belarus?
Around 664.6K Russians live in Belarus — about 63% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Belarus growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Belarus has changed from 1.1M to 1.1M, about 3%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Belarus come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Belarus. Their children born in Belarus are not included.
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