Belarus Inflation Edges Up in November

The annual inflation rate in Belarus slowed to 6.8% in December, the slowest pace since April 2025, easing from 7.0% in the previous month. The moderation was driven by slower price growth in food products (9.0% vs 9.9% in November), partially offset by faster increases in non-food products (3.0% vs 2.6%) and services (8.0% vs 7.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3%, following a 0.4% gain in November. For the full year 2025, consumer prices climbed 6.7% year-on-year, accelerating from 5.7% in 2024.

The annual inflation rate in Belarus rose to 7.0% in November 2025, up slightly from 6.9% in the previous month. The uptick was driven by faster growth for all categories, with food products (9.9% vs 9.8% in October), non-food products (2.6% vs 2.5%), and services (7.7% vs 7.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4%, following a 0.3% rise in October.

The annual inflation rate in Belarus fell to 6.9% in October 2025 from 7.1% in the previous month. Prices eased for non-food products (2.5% vs 2.9%) and services (7.6% vs 7.9%), while inflation for groceries remained steady at 9.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.3%, following a 0.5% rise in September.