GDP in the first half of the year increased in all CIS countries

The GDP of all CIS member states in the first half of 2026 showed positive dynamics. In the Commonwealth as a whole, the indicator increased by 1.6% compared to the same period last year. This is evidenced by the data of the CIS Interstate Statistical Committee, BelTA reports.

The GDP of Belarus in January-August 2026 increased by 1.9% compared to the same period last year. Positive dynamics of GDP was noted in all CIS countries for which data were presented. In Kyrgyzstan, the indicator increased by 11 percent, Turkmenistan by 6.3 percent, Kazakhstan by 4.1 percent, and Azerbaijan by 1.2 percent. In Russia and Moldova, growth was 0.6%.

Industrial production, retail trade turnover, and agriculture continued to grow. In January - August 2026, industrial production in the Commonwealth as a whole increased by 0.7%, retail trade turnover - by 6%. The volume of agricultural products in the first half of the year increased by 1.7%.

Foreign trade turnover of goods of the CIS countries in January-August increased by 13.1% in value terms compared to the same period in 2025. Among the countries for which data are presented, the largest increase was noted in Tajikistan - 37.2%. In Belarus, the indicator increased by 21%, in Russia - by 13.8%, in Kyrgyzstan - by 13.3%, in Kazakhstan - by 12.8%. CIS countries plan to develop a strategy for the development of the fuel and energy complex until 2050