Minsk Population 2026 capital
Minsk has a population of 1,742,124, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Minsk City. Roughly 19% of Belarus's population lives here. Minsk is the capital of Belarus.
Population (city proper)
1,742,124
Rank in Belarus
#1
Coordinates
53.90°N, 27.57°E
~222 m elevation · Europe/Minsk
Cities near Minsk
- Fanipol18,252 people · ~23 km away
- Smaliavičy22,679 people · ~37 km away
- Dzyarzhynsk29,796 people · ~37 km away
- Logoysk15,565 people · ~39 km away
- Horad Zhodzina63,744 people · ~55 km away
- Mar’ina Gorka20,096 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minsk?
Minsk has a population of 1,742,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Belarus.
What region is Minsk in?
Minsk is located in Minsk City, Belarus.
Is Minsk the capital of Belarus?
Yes, Minsk is the capital of Belarus.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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