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Belarus Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

3.38% +0.34pp (+11.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #54 Global Peak 24.40% (1996) Source World Bank

Belarus Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Belarus's unemployment rate stood at 3.38% in 2025, a rise of +0.34pp from 2024. The IMF projects 2.94% by 2025. Belarus ranked 54th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.89% - -
2029* IMF 2.89% - -
2028* IMF 2.89% - -
2027* IMF 2.89% - -
2026* IMF 2.89% - -
2025* IMF 2.94% - -
2025 3.38% +0.34pp #54
2024 3.46% +0.00pp #57
2023 3.46% −0.12pp #56
2022 3.57% −0.32pp #52
2021 3.90% −0.18pp #45
2020 4.05% −0.14pp #45
2019 4.17% −0.66pp #68
2018 4.76% −0.92pp #80
2017 5.65% −0.27pp #96
2016 5.84% +0.02pp #94
2015 5.88% +0.46pp #90
2014 5.91% +0.47pp #89
2013 5.94% +0.41pp #88
2012 5.96% +0.37pp #88
2011 6.02% +0.29pp #88
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 15.2% Real rate -1.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belarus's unemployment rate?

Belarus's unemployment rate was 3.38% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 11.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Belarus?

Belarus's unemployment rate peaked at 24.40% in 1996.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Belarus?

The lowest unemployment rate in Belarus was 0.60% in 1991.

How does Belarus rank in unemployment rate?

Belarus ranks 54th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Belarus in 2025?

Belarus's unemployment rate is projected to reach 2.94% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Belarus in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Belarus in 2025 was 3.38%. This ranks 54th in the world.

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