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Economy of Belarus vs Uzbekistan compared: GDP & Debt

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Belarus has a GDP of $93.4B compared to $147B for Uzbekistan, ranking 80/197 and 61/197 by economy size, respectively.

Belarus has $30.9B in government debt (33.1% of GDP), compared to $42B (28.6% of GDP) in Uzbekistan.

Belarus vs Uzbekistan GDP by year

Belarus
Uzbekistan
1x
Year GDP, current $
Belarus Uzbekistan
2025 $93,397,215,864 $147,038,081,129
2024 $78,591,839,300 $121,356,065,241
2023 $72,478,760,370 $107,526,539,716
2022 $73,775,179,925 $94,286,355,836
2021 $69,673,747,132 $81,170,051,811
2020 $61,371,673,345 $70,127,127,133
2019 $64,410,170,653 $70,170,662,563
2018 $60,031,026,576 $61,318,332,403
2017 $54,725,405,751 $72,276,404,058
2016 $47,723,545,321 $97,871,364,319
2015 $56,454,769,845 $97,564,568,987
2014 $78,813,069,121 $91,303,765,114
2013 $75,527,558,966 $82,674,178,352
2012 $65,685,890,439 $75,318,846,931
2011 $61,762,382,328 $67,404,618,405
2010 $57,231,904,543 $55,544,226,553
2009 $50,873,167,326 $33,689,223,673
2008 $60,752,106,347 $29,549,438,884
2007 $45,275,711,996 $22,311,393,928
2006 $36,961,894,281 $17,330,833,853
2005 $30,210,091,837 $14,307,509,839
2004 $23,141,566,293 $12,030,023,548
2003 $17,825,444,724 $10,134,453,435
2002 $14,594,900,945 $9,687,788,513
2001 $12,354,820,144 $11,401,421,329
2000 $12,736,856,828 $13,760,513,969
1999 $12,138,486,532 $17,078,465,982
1998 $15,222,012,660 $14,988,971,211
1997 $14,128,408,566 $14,744,603,774
1996 $14,500,437,520 $13,948,892,216
1995 $13,972,683,274 $13,350,461,265
1994 $14,931,435,232 $12,899,074,922
1993 $16,275,073,527 $13,099,920,056
1992 $16,939,790,094 $12,953,801,760
1991 $18,404,907,975 $13,800,167,712
1990 $17,389,558,233 $13,362,340,338
1989 - $11,948,815,258
1988 - $10,722,799,639
1987 - $8,523,160,593

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Belarus vs Uzbekistan by year

Belarus
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Uzbekistan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Belarus Uzbekistan
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $10,279 - $3,968 -
2024 $8,606 $33,010 $3,337 $11,879
2023 $7,897 $30,834 $3,016 $11,107
2022 $7,995 $28,429 $2,699 $10,293
2021 $7,490 $27,611 $2,370 $9,248
2020 $6,543 $24,872 $2,088 $8,452
2019 $6,838 $22,302 $2,129 $8,544
2018 $6,360 $20,026 $1,894 $8,129
2017 $5,786 $18,414 $2,271 $7,818
2016 $5,040 $17,832 $3,128 $6,919
2015 $5,967 $18,134 $3,173 $6,800
2014 $8,341 $19,038 $3,021 $6,610
2013 $7,998 $19,014 $2,781 $6,413
2012 $6,953 $18,115 $2,574 $6,168
2011 $6,528 $16,563 $2,339 $5,949
2010 $6,035 $15,339 $1,957 $5,505
2009 $5,352 $14,034 $1,206 $5,135
2008 $6,376 $13,886 $1,075 $4,800
2007 $4,735 $12,320 $824 $4,386
2006 $3,848 $10,995 $649 $3,956
2005 $3,126 $9,637 $543 $3,618
2004 $2,378 $8,483 $462 $3,321
2003 $1,820 $7,362 $394 $3,047
2002 $1,479 $6,697 $381 $2,902
2001 $1,244 $6,238 $454 $2,782
2000 $1,276 $5,796 $555 $2,644
1999 $1,211 $5,331 $698 $2,522
1998 $1,511 $5,061 $621 $2,418
1997 $1,396 $4,596 $621 $2,329
1996 $1,427 $4,039 $597 $2,214
1995 $1,371 $3,846 $583 $2,178
1994 $1,460 $4,190 $574 $2,197
1993 $1,590 $4,641 $596 $2,318
1992 $1,658 $4,917 $603 $2,371
1991 $1,805 $5,330 $658 $2,676
1990 $1,707 $5,220 $653 $2,665
1989 - - $598 -
1988 - - $551 -
1987 - - $450 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Belarus' GDP per capita is $10,279, ranking 88/197, compared to $3,968 in Uzbekistan, ranking 134/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Belarus ranks 68th at $33,010, while Uzbekistan ranks 125th at $11,879.

Economic indicators

Belarus Uzbekistan
Gross domestic product
$93.4B
2025
$147B
2025
GDP rank
80/197
2025
61/197
2025
GDP growth
1.3%
2024-2025
7.7%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$10,279
2025
$3,968
2025
GDP per capita rank
88/197
2025
134/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$33,010
2024
$11,879
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
68/197
2024
125/197
2024
Government debt
$30.9B
2025
$42B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
33.1%
2025
28.6%
2025
Government debt per person
$3,399
2025
$1,134
2025
Government debt per person rank
98/185
2025
139/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$8,062
2026
$3,560
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$5.54B
2025
$23.7B
2025
Income share by richest 10%
20.7%
2020
24.2%
2025
Income share by poorest 10%
4.5%
2020
2.4%
2025
Government expenditure, % of GDP
41.3%
2025
27.4%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
6.6%
2024-2025
8.8%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate
9.25%
2026
14%
2025
Unemployment rate
3.04%
2024
5.29%
2020
Population
9025821
38082870

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Belarus
Spending

Debt
Uzbekistan
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Belarus Uzbekistan
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 41.3% 33.1% 27.4% 28.6%
2024 40.8% 38.7% 26.1% 30.9%
2023 40.3% 40.7% 28.6% 30.7%
2022 38% 40.8% 30% 29.2%
2021 36.7% 41.2% 26.1% 30.2%
2020 38% 47.5% 24.7% 31.9%
2019 37.4% 41% 23.4% 24.3%
2018 37.8% 47.5% 21.2% 16.7%
2017 39% 53.2% 19.9% 17.3%
2016 40.7% 53.5% 20.5% 7.21%
2015 41.8% 53% 21.7% 5.94%
2014 38.8% 38.8% 22% 5.39%
2013 40.8% 36.9% 22.3% 5.51%
2012 38.9% 36.9% 21.5% 6.06%
2011 40.3% 58.2% 21.1% 5.65%
2010 44.3% 36.8% 23.7% 5.92%
2009 51.7% 32.5% 24.7% 6.57%
2008 60% 20.3% 23.8% 7.5%
2007 49.2% 15.8% 22.4% 8.6%
2006 47.2% 12.3% 22.3% 12.2%
2005 45% 8.12% 25.3% 18.9%
2004 44% 9.22% 26.5% 24.2%
2003 43.5% - 28.4% 28.3%
2002 43.8% - 31.2% 37.5%
2001 42.4% - 27.6% 40.4%
2000 - - 29.6% 26.5%
1999 - - 30.3% 16.6%
1998 - - 31.6% 16.2%
1997 - - 28.7% 13.8%
1996 - - 31.6% -
1995 - - 26.5% -
1994 - - 24.4% -
1993 - - 35.6% -
1992 - - 16.2% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1992–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Belarus' government spending was $38.6B, accounting for 41.3% of its GDP, while Uzbekistan spent $40.2B, or 27.4% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 33.1% in Belarus and 28.6% in Uzbekistan, ranking 148/185 and 159/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Belarus

Uzbekistan
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Belarus Uzbekistan
2025 0.15% -1.66%
2024 0.54% -2.25%
2023 0.76% -3.85%
2022 -1.98% -3.49%
2021 -0.22% -3.9%
2020 -2.87% -2.8%
2019 0.91% -0.29%
2018 1.8% 1.57%
2017 -0.34% 1.04%
2016 -1.66% 0.62%
2015 -2.96% -0.24%
2014 0.09% 1.68%
2013 -0.98% 1.9%
2012 0.36% 5.28%
2011 -2.81% 4.56%
2010 -4.19% 2.29%
2009 -7.23% 1.64%
2008 -10.9% 5.38%
2007 -7.82% 3.2%
2006 -7.71% 2.45%
2005 -6.71% -3.17%
2004 -7.06% -3.37%
2003 -6.74% -4.39%
2002 -7.81% -5.69%
2001 -4.74% -2.95%
2000 - -3.29%
1999 - -2.62%
1998 - -2.74%
1997 - -1.85%
1996 - -1.41%
1995 - -1.59%
1994 - -4.03%
1993 - -10.8%
1992 - 6.44%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1992–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Belarus' government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $140M, equivalent to 0.15% of GDP. This compares to Uzbekistan's deficit of $2.43B, or 1.66% of GDP.

Over the past 25 years, Belarus recorded a fiscal deficit in 18 of those years, while Uzbekistan ran a deficit in 13 years. On average, Belarus posted an annual deficit equal to 3.2% of GDP, compared to deficit of 0.26% of GDP for Uzbekistan.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Belarus

Uzbekistan
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Belarus Uzbekistan
2025 6.6% 8.8%
2024 5.7% 9.6%
2023 5% 10%
2022 15.2% 11.4%
2021 9.5% 10.8%
2020 5.5% 12.9%
2019 5.6% 14.5%
2018 4.9% 17.5%
2017 6% 13.9%
2016 11.8% 8.8%
2015 13.5% 8.5%
2014 18.1% 9.1%
2013 18.3% 11.7%
2012 59.2% 11.9%
2011 53.2% 12.4%
2010 7.7% 12.3%
2009 13% 12.3%
2008 14.8% 13.1%
2007 8.4% 11.2%
2006 7% 13.1%
2005 10.3% 10.7%
2004 18.1% 7.3%
2003 28.4% 12.5%
2002 42.6% 27.3%
2001 61.1% 27.3%
2000 168.6% 25%
1999 293.7% 29.1%
1998 73% 29%
1997 63.8% 70.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Belarus has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 36.2%, compared with 16.3% in Uzbekistan. In 2025, inflation was 6.6% in Belarus and 8.8% in Uzbekistan.

Top exports between countries

Belarus
Export category Export value
Animal & marine products $87.3M
Chemicals & pharma $28.1M
Machinery & equipment $24.7M
Wood & paper products $15.1M
Textiles & consumer goods $8.56M
Metals $8.41M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $7.18M
Raw materials & minerals $3.36M
Raw agricultural goods $1.05M
Miscellaneous $630K
Uzbekistan
Export category Export value
Textiles & consumer goods $88.7M
Metals $30M
Raw agricultural goods $20.4M
Machinery & equipment $8.91M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $6.46M
Raw materials & minerals $4.32M
Chemicals & pharma $1.7M
Animal & marine products $932K
Wood & paper products $826K
Miscellaneous $470K

Balance of trade

Belarus Uzbekistan
Current account balance
-$1.82B
2025
-$5.78B
2025
Current account balance ranking
137/190
2025
167/190
2025
Current account balance, % of GDP
-1.94%
2025
-3.93%
2025
Goods imports
$46B
2025
$38.5B
2025
Goods exports
$40B
2025
$23B
2025
Service imports
$7.55B
2025
$13.6B
2025
Service exports
$11.7B
2025
$9.27B
2025
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
57%
2025
35.4%
2025
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
55.1%
2025
22%
2025

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Belarus Uzbekistan
Economic freedom 49.1 60.3
Economic freedom ranking 166/197 94/197
Property rights 20 43.1
Government integrity 28.3 32
Judicial effectiveness 11.5 13.7
Tax burden 93.5 95
Government spending 52.6 73.7
Fiscal health 96.8 79.9
Business freedom 50.3 62.5
Labor freedom 48 48.4
Monetary freedom 69 65.1
Trade freedom 69.2 80.6
Investment freedom 30 70
Financial freedom 20 60

Economic freedom comparison by year

Belarus
Uzbekistan
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Belarus Uzbekistan
2026 49.1 60.3
2025 48.9 58
2024 48.4 55.9
2023 51 56.5
2022 53 55.7
2021 61 58.3
2020 61.7 57.2
2019 57.9 53.3
2018 58.1 51.5
2017 58.6 52.3
2016 48.8 46
2015 49.8 47
2014 50.1 46.5
2013 48 46
2012 49 45.8
2011 47.9 45.8
2010 48.7 47.5
2009 45 50.5
2008 45.3 51.9
2007 47 51.5
2006 47.5 48.7
2005 46.7 45.8
2004 43.1 39.1
2003 39.7 38.3
2002 39 38.5
2001 38 38.2
2000 41.3 38.1
1999 35.4 33.8
1998 38 31.5
1997 39.8 -
1996 38.7 -
1995 40.4 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Belarus is 49.1, ranking 166/197, compared to 60.3 for Uzbekistan, ranking 94/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Belarus Uzbekistan
Services, % of GDP
50%
2025
46.5%
2025
Industry, % of GDP
31.6%
2025
32.5%
2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
6.9%
2025
16.6%
2025
GNI, Atlas method
$83.3B
2025
$136B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$34,310
2025
$13,640
2025
Total reserves including gold
$14.5B
2025
$41.2B
2024
Total reserves ranking
72/177
2025
53/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$1.43B
2025
-$4.24B
2025
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$1.74B
2024
$2.97B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$170M
2024
$36.7M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
6.94%
2024
9.37%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
3.5%
2024
5.8%
2025
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
27.1%
2025
33.3%
2025

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1992–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. TradeMap (2021–2024, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.