Belarus: jobs and pay

What is the average salary in Belarus?

The average nominal gross monthly wage in Belarus was BYN 3,135.9 in August 2026, according to the National Statistical Committee (Belstat). In January to July 2026 it averaged BYN 2,960.7, and real wages were 7.7% higher than a year earlier, according to Belstat's main indicators table.

The figure is an average across all employees, so it is affected by high earners. It is gross, before income tax and social contributions. Real wages adjust for consumer price inflation. For the full year 2025 the average was BYN 2,693.0, according to Belarus in Figures 2026.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee (Belstat) · main indicators table · Belarus in Figures 2026

What is the minimum wage in Belarus?

The monthly minimum wage in Belarus has been BYN 858 since 1 January 2026, according to the National Legal Internet Portal. In January 2021 it was BYN 400.

The minimum wage is the lowest pay an employer may set for a full month of normal working time on standard duties. The Council of Ministers sets it each year from 1 January, taking into account budgets, employers' means, prices, employment, productivity and the average wage. The portal notes that it has more than doubled over the past five years.

Official sources: National Legal Internet Portal

What is the unemployment rate in Belarus?

Unemployment among people of working age in Belarus was 2.1% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the labour force survey of the National Statistical Committee (Belstat). It was 2.4% for men and 1.8% for women. The employment rate for the working-age population was 85.3%.

The figure comes from a household sample survey using the ILO definition of unemployment: no work, looking for work and available to start. In August 2026, 4,191,400 people were employed in the economy, according to Belstat. Survey-based rates can differ from counts of people registered with employment services.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee (Belstat) · Belstat

What is the average pension in Belarus?

The average pension in Belarus was BYN 922.9 at the end of 2025, up from BYN 799.3 at the end of 2024, according to Belarus in Figures 2026 by the National Statistical Committee (Belstat).

The average covers all pensions awarded, including old-age, disability and survivors' pensions. Belstat's data show transfers such as pensions, benefits and student grants making up 22.1% of household cash income in January to July 2026, according to its income release.

Official sources: Belarus in Figures 2026 · income release

What is the minimum wage in Belarus?

The latest figure from the ILO, for 2024, is 626 BYN a month (about $193). Its high point since 2012 was 2015, at 2,180,058 BYN a month; its low point was 2016, at 239 BYN a month.

What is Belarus' unemployment rate?

According to the ILO, the unemployment rate in Belarus was 3.4% in 2025. That is the lowest since at least 2005. It is 42nd highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 5.5%. Of 174 countries with 2025 data, 122nd highest.

What is youth unemployment in Belarus?

9.2%: that is unemployment among 15 to 24 year olds in Belarus for 2025, according to the ILO. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 14.2%, and Belarus placed 39th highest of 47. Of 174 countries with 2025 data, 116th highest.

What is the labour force participation rate in Belarus?

In 2025, the labour force participation rate in Belarus was 62.7%, according to the ILO. Since 2005 it has ranged from 60.8% (2005) to 64.5% (2017). Europe & Central Asia median: 60.3%; Belarus is 16th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 83rd of 174.

What share of women in Belarus are in the labour force?

56.8%: that is the labour force participation rate for women in Belarus for 2025, according to the ILO. Since 2005 it has ranged from 55.4% (2005) to 58.8% (2016). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 54.6%, and Belarus placed 17th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 65th of 174.

What is the employment rate in Belarus?

In 2025, the employment to population ratio in Belarus was 60.6%, according to the ILO. Since 2005 it has ranged from 55.4% (2005) to 61.8% (2022). Europe & Central Asia median: 56.6%; Belarus is 10th highest of 47. Worldwide: 67th of 174.

What is vulnerable employment in Belarus?

According to the ILO, the share of workers who are own-account or contributing family workers in Belarus was 6.3% in 2025. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 11.0%, and Belarus placed 43rd highest of 47. Worldwide: 162nd of 174.

What share of workers in Belarus earn a wage or salary?

According to the ILO, the share of workers who are paid employees in Belarus was 93.2% in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 85.5%, and Belarus placed 3rd highest of 47. Worldwide: 10th of 174.