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BelarusvsUkraine

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 37,860,221, about 4.15× the other value.

Surface area

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 603,550 km², about 2.91× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records $190.74 billion, about 2.51× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇾 Belarus9,132,629
🇺🇦 Ukraine37,860,221

Ukraine’s population is 315% larger than that of Belarus, a difference of 28,727,592.

Surface area

🇧🇾 Belarus207,629 km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine603,550 km²

Ukraine’s surface area is 191% larger than that of Belarus, a difference of 395,921 km².

Population density

🇧🇾 Belarus44 /km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine62.7 /km²

Ukraine’s population density is 43% higher than that of Belarus, a difference of 18.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇾 Belarus$75.96 billion · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$190.74 billion · 2024

Ukraine’s nominal GDP is 151% larger than that of Belarus, a difference of $114.78 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇾 Belarus$8,318 · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$5,389 · 2024

Belarus’ GDP per capita is 54% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of $2,928.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Minsk

Kyiv

Population

9,132,629

37,860,221

Surface area

207,629 km²

603,550 km²

Population density

44 /km²

62.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$75.96 billion · 2024

$190.74 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$8,318 · 2024

$5,389 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Belarusian ruble · BYN · Br

Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴

Nationality

Belarusian

Ukrainian

Phone code

+375

+380

Internet domain

.by

.ua

ISO codes

BY / BLR

UA / UKR

Time zone

Europe/Minsk

Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more)

Native name

Белару́сь

Україна

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About Belarus

Belarus, known as the "Lungs of Europe," is a landlocked nation in Eastern Europe that captivates with its serene landscapes, resilient spirit, and warm hospitality, offering travelers a glimpse into a country where tradition and modernity gently intertwine.

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About Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.

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Belarus & Ukraine: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Belarus?

The capital of Belarus is Minsk.

What is the population of Belarus?

Belarus has a recorded population of approximately 9,132,629 people.

How big is Belarus?

Belarus covers an area of about 207,629 km².

What is the population density of Belarus?

Belarus has a population density of roughly 44 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Belarus?

Belarus has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $75.96 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Belarus?

Belarus has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,318.

What currency is used in Belarus?

Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble (BYN), with the symbol Br.

Where is Belarus located?

Belarus is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Belarus?

The native name of Belarus is Белару́сь.

What are people from Belarus called?

People from Belarus are referred to as Belarusian.

What is the phone calling code for Belarus?

The international dialing code for Belarus is +375.

What is the internet domain for Belarus?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belarus is .by.

What time zone is Belarus in?

Belarus uses the Europe/Minsk time zone.

What is Belarus known for?

Belarus, known as the "Lungs of Europe," is a landlocked nation in Eastern Europe that captivates with its serene landscapes, resilient spirit, and warm hospitality, offering travelers a glimpse into a country where tradition and modernity gently intertwine.

What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

What is the population of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a recorded population of approximately 37,860,221 people.

How big is Ukraine?

Ukraine covers an area of about 603,550 km².

What is the population density of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a population density of roughly 62.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $190.74 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,389.

What currency is used in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), with the symbol ₴.

Where is Ukraine located?

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Ukraine?

The native name of Ukraine is Україна.

What are people from Ukraine called?

People from Ukraine are referred to as Ukrainian.

What is the phone calling code for Ukraine?

The international dialing code for Ukraine is +380.

What is the internet domain for Ukraine?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ukraine is .ua.

What time zone is Ukraine in?

Ukraine spans 4 time zones including Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol, Europe/Uzhgorod and 1 more.

What is Ukraine known for?

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.