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Belarus: key facts and figures
Belarus has 9.1 million people, 2 official languages, the Belarusian Ruble and 11 public holidays a year. It ranks 179th of 194 countries for children per woman.
9.1 millionpeople
BYNcurrency
Belarusianofficial language
+375calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
9.1 millionPopulation
- Annual change-0.65%
- Fertility rate1.2 per woman#179
- Aged 65 and over17.67%#42
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$10,279Output per person
- Total economy$93.4 billion#79
- Real growth+1.3%#151
- Inflation6.6%#39
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.824Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.771#41
- Life expectancy74.4 years#90
- Mean schooling12.3 years#37
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Belarusian RubleCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeBYN
- SymbolBYN
- CapitalMinsk
Languages
which languages hold official status
Belarusian, RussianOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+375
- Time zoneEurope/Minsk
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
11Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 2New Year Holiday
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
94.3%Internet use
- E-government index0.745#77
- Global rank#77
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointDzyarzhynskaya Hara
- ClimateBelarus has a temperate continental climate influenced by its mid-latitude position, Atlantic proximity and prevailing westerly air flow.
Education
how the school system is structured
4 yearsPrimary duration
- General basic9 years total
- General secondary11 years total
- Upper stageGrades X to XI
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