Current inflation Беларусь 5.2%

December 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 5.2%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Inflation is 3.0 percentage points lower than the 5-year average of 8.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.9% in 2018).

5-year average
8.2%
10-year average
8.3%
All-time high (2012)
67.5%
All-time low (2018)
4.9%

Trend

Over the period 2022-2024, inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, average inflation in 2024 through December has risen by 0.7 percentage points.

ECB Target

Inflation is 3.2 percentage points above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for BYN 100 this year will cost approximately BYN 105.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

Average 2024 through December
5.8%
Last year
5.1%
5-year average
8.2%
All-time high (2012)
67.5%