Latest reading: Inflation ticked down to 4.0% in August from July’s 4.3%. August’s figure marked the lowest inflation rate since...
Inflation in Belarus
Consumer price inflation in Belarus averaged 9.2% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the CIS Countries regional average of 7.9%. The 2024 average figure was 5.7%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Belarus Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Belarus from 2024 to 2014.
Source: Macrobond.
Belarus Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 5.6 | 9.4 | 15.2 | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 7.4 | 10.0 | 12.8 | 5.8 | 5.2 |
Inflation drops to lowest level since May in August
Latest reading: Inflation edged down to 7.2% in August, which followed July’s 7.4%. August's figure represented the weakest inflation rate since May. The reading was driven by moderating price pressures for food and non-alcoholic beverages plus transportation. Annual average inflation rose to 6.2% in August (July: 6.1%). Lastly, consumer prices fell 0.30% from the previous month in August, contrasting July's 0.20% rise. August's result marked the weakest reading since August 2023.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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