MigrantoImmigrants in Belarus
1.1M foreign-born residents — the #58 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Europe is the leading region of origin at 88%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Belarus.
Russia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Russia accounts for 63% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 21%.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 9 residents of Belarus is foreign-born — 1.1M out of 9.1M, representing 11.5% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1248782 |
| 1995 | 1186020 |
| 2000 | 1123275 |
| 2005 | 1106673 |
| 2010 | 1090088 |
| 2015 | 1082594 |
| 2020 | 1066786 |
| 2024 | 1054304 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Russia | Ukraine | Kazakhstan | Lithuania | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Belarus as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Belarus
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Belarus?
Around 1.1M foreign-born residents live in Belarus, making it the #58-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Belarus changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Belarus has changed from 1.1M to 1.1M people, a change of about 3%.
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