Belarus Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Belarus's urban population was 79.50% in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belarus's urban population stood at 79.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.34% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.50% by 2025. Belarus ranked 59th globally.
Belarus's urban population has experienced a significant transformation over the past six decades, growing from 32.66% in 1960 to 79.50% in 2025, with urban dwellers now accounting for nearly 80% of the population. This change reflects a broader global trend, with countries like Costa Rica also exhibiting high urbanization rates, standing at 79.77% in 2025. Notably, Belarus's peak in urban population share occurred in 2025, a pattern observed in many developing economies where rapid industrialization and economic growth drive urban migration. Conversely, the trough of 32.66% in 1960 coincides with the post-war period when the country was recovering from the devastation of World War II and undergoing rapid collectivization. As Belarus continues to modernize and integrate with the global economy, its urban population is likely to remain stable, with any significant disruptions to this trend potentially coming from changes in government policies, economic shifts, or demographic trends.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 80.18% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 79.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.50% | +0.34% | #59 |
| 2024 | 79.16% | +0.34% | #156 |
| 2023 | 78.81% | +0.34% | #156 |
| 2022 | 78.47% | +0.34% | #155 |
| 2021 | 78.13% | +0.34% | #155 |
| 2020 | 77.79% | +0.33% | #155 |
| 2019 | 77.46% | +0.24% | #154 |
| 2018 | 77.21% | +0.19% | #154 |
| 2017 | 77.02% | +0.17% | #154 |
| 2016 | 76.85% | +0.22% | #154 |
| 2015 | 76.63% | +0.29% | #154 |
| 2014 | 76.34% | +0.39% | #154 |
| 2013 | 75.95% | +0.42% | #154 |
| 2012 | 75.53% | +0.47% | #155 |
| 2011 | 75.06% | +0.51% | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's urban population was 79.50% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Belarus's urban population peaked at 79.50% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Belarus was 32.66% in 1960.
Belarus ranks 59th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's urban population is projected to reach 79.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Belarus in 2025 was 79.50%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_urban-population,
title = {Belarus Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}