Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 9.0 million people (UN estimate), the 99th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 99th
Belarusベラルーシ
Region
Eastern Europe, Europe
Population
about 9.0 million (99th)
Area
207,600 km² (83rd)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Belarus in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 9.0 million, the 99th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/14 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 207,600 km², the 83rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/1 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 43.
Joining the United Nations
Belarus joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Belarus’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Belarus on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Belarus, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Eastern Europe. The one with the most people is Russian Federation.