EDB: Belarusian economy grew by 1.9% in 8 months
The Belarusian economy grew by 1.9% in January-August 2026 after 2.1% in January-July. Such data are presented in the weekly macro review.
The Belarusian economy grew by 1.9% in January-August 2026 after 2.1% in January-July. Such data are given in the weekly macro review of the Eurasian Development Bank, writes sb.by.
EDB analysts noted:
- The slowdown is due to the alignment of grain harvesting times: agricultural production expansion slowed to 6.5 percent after 12.9 percent, as well as cooling activity in industry and construction.
According to experts, the economy supports consumer demand.
- Retail turnover grew by 8.4 percent after 8.1 percent, helped by an increase in real disposable income by 8.1 percent in January-July. In the absence of new shocks, the growth of the Belarusian economy may exceed our forecast and amount to more than 2 percent by the end of 2026, the bank said. EDB: inflation in Belarus remains below the limit set for 2026 sichevich@sb.by
