Belarus: economy and key statistics
Belarus is number 80 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $93.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $10,279. The economy grew by 1.3% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.4%. The economy is 50% services, 32% industry, 7% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 25 R&D labs, 1 investors.
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National power
Belarus is number 64 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 39.5 out of 100: economic 60, technology 19, military 28 and human capital 59.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $93.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $315.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $10,279 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +1.3% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 6.6% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 9.1 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 4.8 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 50% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 32% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 21% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 7% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 55% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.7% of GDP | 2025 |
| R&D spending | 0.59% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 94% of people | 2024 |
Investors in Belarus
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Belarus?
Belarus had a GDP of $93.4 billion in 2025, ranking number 80 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Belarus?
GDP per person in Belarus was $10,279 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Belarus growing?
The economy of Belarus grew by 1.3% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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