MINSK, 24 March (BelTA) – The weekly macroeconomic review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) points to high investment activity in Belarus, BelTA has learned.
“Business activity is gaining momentum in Belarus. GDP increased by 3.1% in January-February 2025 after a 3.7% rise in January 2025. Domestic consumption and construction remain the main drivers of growth: in January-February, retail trade rose by 10%, the amount of construction works went up by 15.6%. High investment activity remains in place: investments in fixed assets increased by 17.2%,” the EDB noted.
According to analysts' forecasts, Belarus' GDP will grow by 2.6% this year. The country's growth target is 4.1%.
