Belarus Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Belarus's net migration was -3,020 in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belarus's net migration stood at -3,020 in 2025, a rise of +99 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9,799 by 2026. Belarus ranked 89th globally.
Belarus recorded a net migration flow of –3,020.00 in 2025, placing it 89th worldwide and situating it among peers such as Bolivia, Plurinational State (–3,179.00) and the Republic of Congo (–2,999.00). The country’s migration balance has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a historic peak of 29,477.00 in 1992, shortly after independence, to an all‑time trough of –33,954.00 in 2021, reflecting a sharp reversal as economic stagnation and demographic pressures intensified out‑migration. The early 1990s surge corresponded with return migration of ethnic Belarusians and labor inflows from former Soviet republics, while the recent decline aligns with tighter labor markets abroad and a shrinking working‑age population at home. Although the 2025 figure shows a modest improvement from the 2021 low, the persistence of negative net migration suggests that without policy reforms to boost domestic employment and attract skilled immigrants, the downward trajectory is likely to continue.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23,149 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 16,474 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9,799 | - | - |
| 2025 | -3,020 | +99 | #89 |
| 2024 | -3,119 | −85 | #82 |
| 2023 | -3,034 | +4,966 | #75 |
| 2022 | -8,000 | +25,954 | #53 |
| 2021 | -33,954 | +0 | #23 |
| 2020 | -33,954 | +0 | #20 |
| 2019 | -33,954 | −42,569 | #28 |
| 2018 | 8,615 | +5,278 | #149 |
| 2017 | 3,337 | −4,935 | #142 |
| 2016 | 8,272 | −9,816 | #151 |
| 2015 | 18,088 | +3,109 | #178 |
| 2014 | 14,979 | +4,429 | #168 |
| 2013 | 10,550 | −353 | #161 |
| 2012 | 10,903 | +5,217 | #165 |
| 2011 | 5,686 | −4,614 | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's net migration was -3,020 in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Belarus's net migration peaked at 29,477 in 1992.
The lowest net migration in Belarus was -33,954 in 2019.
Belarus ranks 89th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's net migration is projected to reach 9,799 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Belarus in 2025 was -3,020. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_net-migration,
title = {Belarus Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}