MINSK, 18 December (BelTA) – The Belarusian Economy Ministry outlined which sectors are leading in terms of contribution and growth of gross value added, BelTA has learned.
Belarus’ National Statistical Committee (Belstat) previously reported that GDP went up by 1.3% in January-November 2025. “Construction surged by 8.3%, information and communication – 3.4% and transport – 2.6%. These sectors continue to lead in terms of contribution and growth of gross value added. Industrial production continues to show a slowdown (98.3%),” the ministry’s press service noted.”
Agricultural output accelerated compared to the previous month, reaching 99.98%. Livestock production increased by 2.6% due to higher output of milk, eggs, poultry meat, and cattle.
In January-November 2025, more than 3.5 million square meters of housing were commissioned, an increase of 7.8% year-on-year.
The dynamics in the IT sector are driven by growing demand for domestic software and an increase in the number of employees.
In the transport sector, a key factor was a 6.9% increase in passenger turnover.
“Investment in fixed capital continues to show steady growth: up 11.8% compared to the planned 7.8%. This is supported by active investment by enterprises in their technological development and modernization: spending on machinery and equipment increased by 15.8%,” the ministry noted.
Retail trade in January-November 2025 rose by 7.1%.
In January-October 2025 exports of goods and services were 1.1% higher than in the same period of last year. Exports of services continue to grow at a rapid pace: up 14.1%.”
“The key drivers are construction, transport, and tourism. Cooperation with more distant regions is expanding: exports to Latin America increased 1.4 times, to Southeast and East Asia by 1.2 times, and to Africa by 8.4%,” the press service added.
The stable performance of the economy makes it possible to ensure growth in real household incomes: up 10% in January-October 2025. The average wage amounted to Br2,650. The average pension reached Br934.5.
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