Growth in Belarus’ Real Disposable Incomes Accelerates to 8.2% in August

Real disposable monetary incomes in Belarus rose by 8.2% in January–August compared with the same period last year. Compared with the January–July result, the income growth rate accelerated by 0.1 percentage points. For comparison, the indicator increased by 9.6% in 2025.

The official socio-economic development forecast for 2026, approved by a decree of Lukashenka, envisages a 4.8% increase in household incomes.

The breakdown of monetary incomes in January–August 2026 was as follows:

• wages and salaries — 66.6%;
• transfers to households (pensions, benefits, scholarships, and other transfers) — 22%;
• income from entrepreneurial and other income-generating activities — 6.8%;
• property income and other income — 4.6%.

Compared with January–July, the share of income from entrepreneurial and other income-generating activities increased, while the share of transfers to households declined.

Real disposable monetary incomes are defined as monetary income minus taxes, fees, and contributions, adjusted for the consumer price index for goods and services.