Belarus: immigration

How many people move to Belarus?

46,897 people moved to Belarus in 2025 and 37,824 left, giving net migration of 9,073, according to Belarus in Figures 2026 by the National Statistical Committee (Belstat). 26,660 arrivals came from CIS countries and 20,237 from elsewhere.

Belarus gained 12,843 people from migration with CIS countries but lost 3,770 to countries outside the CIS. These figures count registered long-term moves. Net migration is much smaller than the natural decrease (deaths minus births), so the population still fell, to 9,056,100 at the end of 2025.

Official sources: Belarus in Figures 2026

How many refugees are in Belarus?

40,794 refugees and 1,470 asylum seekers were in Belarus at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR. 5,444 stateless people were also recorded.

UNHCR compiles these figures from government and UNHCR data. In the other direction, UNHCR counts 19,462 refugees and 8,119 asylum seekers from Belarus in other countries at the end of 2025. No national statistics on asylum applications were found on Belstat's site on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: UNHCR · 19,462 refugees and 8,119 asylum seekers from Belarus

How many immigrants live in Belarus?

According to the UN Population Division, the share of people born abroad in Belarus was 11.6% in 2024. It was 11.4% in 2015. It is 27th highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 11.7%. World rank, highest first: 56th of 193.

Are more people leaving Belarus than arriving?

In 2025, net migration in Belarus was -3,020, according to the UN Population Division. Since 2005 it has ranged from -33,954 (2019) to 18,088 (2015). Europe & Central Asia median: 158; Belarus is 30th highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 107th highest.

How many refugees live in Belarus?

UNHCR puts the number of refugees in the country in Belarus at 40,794 in 2025. The peak was 43,397 in 2024 and the low 572 in 2012. It is 30th highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 62,365. Worldwide: 70th of 169.

How many people from Belarus are refugees?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 19,462. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 533, and Belarus placed 8th highest of 49. Of 189 countries with 2025 data, 47th highest.

How much money do migrants send home to Belarus?

In 2025, personal remittances received in Belarus was 2.5% of GDP, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 14th highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 1.4% of GDP. Worldwide: 55th of 127.