EDB forecasts continued wage growth in Belarus

In January 2025, real wages in Belarus rose by 13.5% after growing by 12.5% in December 2024. In the public sector, wages grew by 13%, facilitated by a 6.7% increase in the basic pay rate and additional allowances for certain categories of public sector workers. In the non-budget sector, wages rose in all industries, particularly in construction (by 18.8%), agriculture (by 17.5%), and trade (by 15%).