2009 Belarusian census

The 2009 Belarusian census was the second census in Belarus after it became an independent state after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The census was carried out during October 14–24, 2009.^[1] The initial results are to be announced by February 1, 2010. Full processing of census data is expected to take about two years.^[2]

97% of residents of the country took part in the census.^[3]

In 2008, it was announced that the United Nations Commission on Population and Development approved a grant of $800 million to Belarus for this purpose.^[4]

Maps

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  Distribution of Belarusians by 3rd level administrative units
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  Distribution of Poles by 3rd level administrative units
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  Distribution of Russians by 3rd level administrative units
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  3rd level administrative units by ethnic majority

See also

• 1999 Belarusian census
• Soviet Census
• Russian Empire Census

References

1. "Belarus - Population Census 2009". International Household Survey Network.
2. http://www.belta.by/ru/main_news_other?id=364007^{[permanent dead link‍]} (in Russian)
3. "Census News Report" Archived July 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, National State Television and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus, October 26, 2009
4. "UN to put aside $800mn for Belarus census"