Belarus Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Belarus's fertility rate was 1.17 in 2025, ranked 196th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belarus's fertility rate stood at 1.17 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.17 by 2025. Belarus ranked 196th globally.
Belarus's fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past sixty-five years, declining from a peak of 2.67 in 1960 to a trough of 1.17 in 2025. The country's fertility rate now ranks 196th globally, mirroring the trend of other nations experiencing low birth rates. San Marino, a peer country with a similar ranking, shares a comparable fertility rate of 1.18. The steep decline in fertility rates is a common phenomenon globally, as witnessed in countries like Thailand, which also has a fertility rate of 1.17. This trend suggests that demographic pressures are easing, potentially alleviating concerns about population growth and resource management. However, if Belarus's fertility rate continues to decline, it may exacerbate issues related to aging populations and labor shortages, underscoring the need for policymakers to address these challenges through targeted social and economic interventions.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.17 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.17 | −0.03 | #196 |
| 2023 | 1.21 | −0.12 | #20 |
| 2022 | 1.33 | −0.04 | #25 |
| 2021 | 1.37 | +0.00 | #24 |
| 2020 | 1.37 | −0.01 | #23 |
| 2019 | 1.38 | −0.07 | #22 |
| 2018 | 1.45 | −0.09 | #31 |
| 2017 | 1.54 | −0.19 | #43 |
| 2016 | 1.73 | +0.01 | #67 |
| 2015 | 1.72 | +0.03 | #63 |
| 2014 | 1.70 | +0.03 | #52 |
| 2013 | 1.67 | +0.05 | #50 |
| 2012 | 1.62 | +0.11 | #46 |
| 2011 | 1.52 | +0.02 | #31 |
| 2010 | 1.49 | −0.01 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's fertility rate was 1.17 in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's fertility rate peaked at 2.67 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Belarus was 1.17 in 2025.
Belarus ranks 196th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.17 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Belarus in 2025 was 1.17. This ranks 196th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_fertility-rate,
title = {Belarus Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}