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Belarus

House of Representatives

Political system

Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.

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Presidential-Parliamentary

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Structure of parliament

Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral

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Bicameral

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IPU membership

Current membership status

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Yes

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About parliament

Basic information such as the official name of parliament and details of its structure and leadership. Also includes the current breakdown of MPs by sex and age, and provisions for quotas and reserved seats.

Parliament name
Natsionalnoye Sobranie (National Assembly)
Chamber name
Palata Predstaviteley (House of Representatives)

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Structure & status of parliament

This field is to indicate lower/upper in the back end.

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Lower chamber
Parliamentary term (years)

Length of the parliamentary term in years

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5

Notes: Based on constitutional amendments enacted 27 February 2022, the term of the office of parliament was changed to five years, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution.

Sources: Constitution, art. 93

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IPU membership

Affiliation periods
from 1995 to 1997
from 1997
IPU Geopolitical Group/s

IPU Geopolitical Groups: African Group, Arab Group, Asia-Pacific Group, Eurasia Group, Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC), Twelve Plus Group.

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Eurasia Group

Speaker

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Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Chairman of the House of Representatives
Speaker
Ihar Serhiayenka (Male)
Date of birth: 14 Jan 1963
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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22 Mar 2024
Additional information

Elected on 22 March 2024.

Speaker terms

No information available

Secretary general

Official title

This post is most commonly called Secretary General or Clerk. It may also be called Secretary, Head/Chief of the Secretariat, Director General, etc.

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Secretary General
Secretary General
Andrei Naumovich (Male)
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Secretary general

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30 Apr 2019
Notes

Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.

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Appointed on 30 April 2019.

Members

Statutory number of members

Statutory number of members, as defined in the constitution or other fundamental law.

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110

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Principal mode of designation of members
Directly elected

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Directly elected members

Directly elected by citizens.

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110
Current number of members

Number of members who currently hold seats in parliament. May be lower or higher than the statutory number of members.

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109

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Men

The number of male parliamentarians who currently hold seats in parliament.

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72

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Women

The number of female parliamentarians who currently hold seats in parliament.

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37

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Percentage of women

Calculated by dividing the current number of women by the current number of members.

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33.9%

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Statutory number of members per country

As defined in the constitution or other fundamental laws. Combines the number of parliamentarians in both chambers in bicameral parliaments.

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175

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Population (in thousands)

Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects.

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9,116

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Inhabitants per parliamentarian

Calculated by dividing the population by the statutory number of parliamentarians.

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52,091

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Age

Data on the age of parliamentarians is collected at the start of the legislature, following the most recent elections. This data is not updated during the legislature, except when parliament notifies the IPU of a change in the youngest or oldest member.

Average age of all members

Average age of members, for which data is available, at the time of the last election or renewal.

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Youngest member
Vladimir Pavlovsky (Male)
Youngest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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29

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Oldest member
Ivan Gordeichik (Male)
Oldest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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66

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Number of members, by age

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Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male No information available
Female
Total <= 45: - Total >= 46: -
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female Other
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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- - - -
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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- - - -
Members for whom data is available

Number of members, at the start of the legislature, for whom age data is available

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Reserved seats and quotas

There are reserved seats in parliament for certain groups

Reserved seats are a means to ensure the parliamentary representation of certain groups in society.

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No

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Electoral quota for women

Quotas to promote gender-balanced representation in parliament

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No

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Youth quota

Quotas to promote the representation of youth in parliament.

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No

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Links to additional information

Parliamentary website

Link(s) to parliamentary web site in English, French and/or local languages.

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List of members

Link(s) to list of members on the parliamentary web site.

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Rules of procedure/Standing Orders

Link(s) to Rules of procedure on the parliamentary web site in English, French and/or local language.

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Constitution

Official links to the Constitution in English, French and/or original language is provided. Links to unofficial translations where no other source is available.

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Historical data for IPU membership

Historical data for IPU membership
Year IPU membership
2020-09
List of values for 2020-09
No
2019-04
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No
2018-06
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No

Historical data for IPU membership

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Updated at IPU membership
1997-09 Yes
1997-04 No
1995-01 Yes

Historical data for Chamber name

Historical data for Chamber name
Updated at Chamber name
1990-03 Palata Predstaviteley (House of Representatives)
- House of Representatives

Historical data for Parliamentary term (years)

Historical data for Parliamentary term (years)
Updated at Parliamentary term (years) Notes Sources
2022-02 5 Based on constitutional amendments enacted 27 February 2022, the term of the office of parliament was changed to five years, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution. Constitution, art. 93
2013-01 4
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Chairman of the House of Representatives
Speaker
Ihar Serhiayenka (Male)
Date of birth: 14 Jan 1963
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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22 Mar 2024
Additional information

Elected on 22 March 2024.

Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives
Speaker
Vladimir Andreichenko (Male)
Date of birth: 1949
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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27 Oct 2008 to 21 Mar 2024
Additional information

Elected on 27 Oct. 2008, re-elected on 18 Oct. 2012, on 11 Oct. 2016 and on 6 Dec. 2019.

Historical data for Speaker

Historical data for Speaker
Updated at Speaker
2024-03
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Chairman of the House of Representatives
Speaker
Ihar Serhiayenka (Male)
Date of birth: 14 Jan 1963
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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22 Mar 2024
Additional information

Elected on 22 March 2024.

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Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives
Speaker
Vladimir Andreichenko (Male)
Date of birth: 1949
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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27 Oct 2008 to 21 Mar 2024
Additional information

Elected on 27 Oct. 2008, re-elected on 18 Oct. 2012, on 11 Oct. 2016 and on 6 Dec. 2019.

Historical data for Current number of members

Historical data for Current number of members
Updated at Current number of members
2024-12 109
2014-12 110
2014-01 109
2004-10 110
2000-10 97
1996-01 110
1990-03 316

Historical data for Men

Historical data for Men
Updated at Men
2024-12 72
2024-02 73
2019-11 66

Historical data for Women

Historical data for Women
Updated at Women
2024-02 37
2019-11 44
2016-09 38
2014-12 30
2012-09 29
2008-09 35
2004-10 32
2000-10 10
1996-01 5
1990-03 12

Historical data for Percentage of women

Historical data for Percentage of women
Updated at Percentage of women
2024-12 33.9%
2024-02 33.6%
2019-11 40.0%
2016-09 34.5%
2014-12 27.3%
2014-01 26.6%
2012-09 26.4%
2008-09 31.8%
2004-10 29.1%
2000-10 10.3%
1996-01 4.5%
1990-03 3.8%

Historical data for Statutory number of members per country

Historical data for Statutory number of members per country
Updated at Statutory number of members per country
2022-03 175
2017-01 174
2016-12 174
2015-01 174
2014-12 174
2013-01 174
2012-09 174
2005-01 174

Historical data for Population (in thousands)

Historical data for Population (in thousands)
Updated at Population (in thousands)
2023-01 9,116
2022-01 9,173
2021-01 9,251
2015-01 9,486
2014-01 9,485
2013-01 9,479
2012-01 9,472
2011-01 9,469
2010-01 9,473
2009-01 9,486
2008-01 9,507
2007-01 9,537
2006-01 9,575
2005-01 9,622
2004-01 9,677
2003-01 9,740
2002-01 9,807
2001-01 9,873
2000-01 9,934
1999-01 9,987
1998-01 10,033
1997-01 10,073
1996-01 10,109
1995-01 10,142
1994-01 10,173
1993-01 10,201
1992-01 10,220
1991-01 10,226
1990-01 10,217
1989-01 10,190
1988-01 10,147
1987-01 10,092
1986-01 10,030
1985-01 9,966
1984-01 9,901
1983-01 9,834
1982-01 9,767
1981-01 9,700
1980-01 9,634
1979-01 9,569
1978-01 9,505
1977-01 9,443
1976-01 9,380
1975-01 9,317
1974-01 9,253
1973-01 9,188
1972-01 9,121
1971-01 9,051
1970-01 8,978
1969-01 8,900
1968-01 8,818
1967-01 8,734
1966-01 8,650
1965-01 8,568
1964-01 8,490
1963-01 8,415
1962-01 8,340
1961-01 8,264
1960-01 8,185
1959-01 8,102
1958-01 8,019
1957-01 7,939
1956-01 7,866
1955-01 7,804
1954-01 7,755
1953-01 7,723
1952-01 7,710
1951-01 7,717
1950-01 7,745

Historical data for Inhabitants per parliamentarian

Historical data for Inhabitants per parliamentarian
Updated at Inhabitants per parliamentarian
2023-01 52,091
2022-03 52,718
2022-01 52,417
2021-01 53,167
2017-01 54,517
2016-12 54,517
2015-01 54,517
2014-12 54,511
2014-01 54,511
2013-01 54,477
2012-09 54,437
2012-01 54,437
2011-01 54,420
2010-01 54,443
2009-01 54,517
2008-01 54,638
2007-01 54,810
2006-01 55,029
2005-01 55,299

Historical data for Average age of all members

Historical data for Average age of all members
Updated at Average age of all members
2024-03 No information available
2019-12 50.5
2016-09 No information available
2012-10 53.5

Historical data for Members for whom data is available

Historical data for Members for whom data is available
Updated at Members for whom data is available
2024-03 No information available
2019-12 110
2016-09 No information available
2012-10 109
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 1 8 5 15 28 9 0 0 0 66
Female 0 1 5 3 10 25 0 0 0 0 44
Totals per age interval 0 2 13 8 25 53 9 0 0 0 110
Total <= 45: 23 Total >= 46: 87
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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13.6% 8% 5.5%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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20.9% 13% 8.2%
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 5 3 5 51 16 0 0 0 80
Female 0 0 1 4 5 18 1 0 0 0 29
Totals per age interval 0 0 6 7 10 69 17 0 0 0 109
Total <= 45: 13 Total >= 46: 96
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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5.5% 5% 0.9%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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11.9% 7% 4.6%

Historical data for Breakdown of members by age and sex

Historical data for Breakdown of members by age and sex
Updated at Breakdown of members by age and sex
2024-03 No information available
2019-12
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 1 8 5 15 28 9 0 0 0 66
Female 0 1 5 3 10 25 0 0 0 0 44
Totals per age interval 0 2 13 8 25 53 9 0 0 0 110
Total <= 45: 23 Total >= 46: 87
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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13.6% 8% 5.5%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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20.9% 13% 8.2%
2016-09 No information available
2012-10
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 5 3 5 51 16 0 0 0 80
Female 0 0 1 4 5 18 1 0 0 0 29
Totals per age interval 0 0 6 7 10 69 17 0 0 0 109
Total <= 45: 13 Total >= 46: 96
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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5.5% 5% 0.9%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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11.9% 7% 4.6%

Historical data for Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

Historical data for Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger
Updated at Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger
2024-03 No information available
2019-12 1.8%
2016-09 No information available
2012-10 0.0%