Grodno: population and official figures
What is the population of Grodno?
Grodno had 356,686 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 January 2020, according to an official estimate (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Grodno rank among cities in Belarus?
Of the 14 cities the UN table lists for Belarus (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 5th largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Grodno?
Women and girls made up 54.4% of residents (194,062 female, 162,624 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow big is Grodno?
It covers 142 km², about 2,512 people per km².
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Grodno?
In Belarus, cities and towns are run by regions – voblasts: Regional council of deputies directly elected for five years; head of the regional executive committee appointed by the President and confirmed by the council. Regional budget, economy, health and education oversight.
How local power works in Belarus
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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