EDB: Belarus maintains steady economic growth

MINSK, 21 April (BelTA) - Belarus maintains steady economic growth, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) said in its weekly macro review, BelTA has learned.

“GDP grew by 3.1% in January-March 2025. Growth was supported by sectors focused on domestic consumption: retail trade soared 10.8%, public catering rose 5.5%. Industry showed a 2.1% growth,” the EDB said.

Investment activity was also on the rise, with investment volumes surging 18.3% in January-March 2025. This was largely thanks to equipment purchases which expanded by 26.2%.