The annual inflation rate in Belarus remained unchanged at near 1-1/2-year low of 4.7 percent in January 2020. Prices slowed for food (4.1 percent vs 4.3 percent in December) and inflation was steady for non-food products (at 3.7 percent). In contrast, cost advanced further for for services (7.2 percent vs 6.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.9 percent, after increasing 0.5 percent in the previous month. Belarus Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2020 from its official source.

Inflation Rate in Belarus averaged 233.57 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2795.63 percent in August of 1994 and a record low of 4.10 percent in June of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belarus Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. source: National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus

Inflation Rate in Belarus is expected to be 4.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Inflation Rate in Belarus to stand at 5.10 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Belarus Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.20 percent in 2021, according to our econometric models.


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Belarus Inflation Rate

Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.70 4.70 2795.63 4.10 1992 - 2020 percent Monthly


Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2019-11-11 03:00 PM Oct 5.3% 5.3% 5.4%
2019-12-10 01:00 PM Nov 5.0% 5.3% 5.5%
2020-01-13 01:00 PM Dec 4.7% 5.0% 4.8%
2020-02-10 01:00 PM Jan 4.7% 4.7% 4.6%
2020-03-10 01:00 PM Feb 4.7% 4.3%
2020-04-10 01:00 PM Mar 4.2%
2020-05-11 01:00 PM Apr
2020-06-10 01:00 PM May
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News Stream
Belarus Inflation Rate Picks Up to 6% in July
The annual inflation rate in Belarus rose to 6.0 percent in July 2019 from 5.7 percent in the previous month, as prices advanced at a faster pace for food (6.7 percent vs 6.1 percent in June) and services (7.3 percent vs 6.9 percent). Meanwhile, non-food inflation eased to 4.1 percent from 4.2 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 0.2 percent, reversing a 0.1 percent fall in June.
2019-08-12
Belarus Inflation Rate Slows to 5.7% in June
The annual inflation rate in Belarus fell to 5.7 percent in June 2019 from 6.2 percent in the previous month, as prices advanced at a slower pace for food (6.1 percent vs 7.1 percent in May) and non-food products (4.2 percent vs 4.3 percent) while inflation was steady for services (at 6.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.1 percent, after a 0.3 percent increase in May.
2019-07-10
Belarus Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 6.2%
The annual inflation rate in Belarus rose to 6.2 percent in May 2019 from 5.5 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since February, as prices advanced further for food (7.1 percent vs 6.4 percent in April); services (6.9 percent vs 6.5 percent) and non-food products (4.3 percent vs 3.6 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.3 percent, after being unchanged in the previous month.
2019-06-10
Belarus Inflation Rate at 5-Month Low of 5.5%
The annual inflation rate in Belarus eased further to 5.5 percent in April 2019 from 5.8 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation since November 2018, as prices advanced at a softer pace for food (6.4 percent vs 6.6 percent in March) and services (6.5 percent vs 7.3 percent). Meanwhile, non-food inflation picked up to 3.6 percent in April from 3.5 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged, after increasing 0.4 percent in March.
2019-05-13

Belarus Inflation Rate
In Belarus the most important category in the Consumer Price Index is Foodstuffs (39.1 percent of total weight). Other goods and services account for 15.7 percent; Clothing, footwear and fabrics for 8.3 percent; Household goods, household appliances and home care for 6.6 percent; and Housing and utilities for 6 percent. Consumer Price Index in Belarus also includes Culture, recreation and sport (5.4 percent); Communication (4.7 percent) and Health (4.2 percent). Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; Eating out (catering); Public transport services; and Education account for the remaining 10 percent of total weight.