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Belarus' economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 68.6 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 79.5 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 8,662 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 7,410 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 0.2% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 0.4% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 61% of overall GDP, manufacturing 23%, other industrial activity 9%, and agriculture 7%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 51% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 14%, fixed investment 25%, and net exports 10%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 38% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 13%, food 17%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 4%, with other categories accounting for 27% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 49% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 20%, food 10%, ores and metals 4% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 16% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 38 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 37 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 0.2% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Belarus, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Belarus's fiscal deficit averaged 1.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 5.1% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Belarus's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 16.0% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Belarus inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Belarus's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 12.00%, down from 30.00% a decade earlier. See our Belarus monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the ruble weakened by 64% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the ruble, click here.
45 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 14 expert analysts.
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